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Posted: January 16, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker II Heavy Equipment Operator (61033502)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 1

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$47,840 - $59,500

per year

Closes

February 2, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating heavy machinery like backhoes, loaders, and road patchers to maintain highways, repair potholes, install pipes and driveways, and assist with paving in South Carolina.

Workers also set up traffic controls to keep crews and drivers safe during operations.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance who is physically fit, reliable in tough weather, and eager to earn a commercial driver's license.

Key Requirements

  • One year of related work experience or equivalent
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license upon hire
  • Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
  • Comfort working outdoors in all weather, near traffic, and with hazards like noise and grease
  • Availability for overtime, nights, weekends, and emergencies, especially during inclement weather

Full Job Description

At Sumter Maintenance, operates backhoe to install cross line pipe, driveways and to perform full depth patching. Operates road patcher to repair potholes. Uses front end loader to load cross line pipe and driveway pipe from the stockpile and other materials needed for paving, full depth patching, pothole repair, driveway installation and cross line pipe installation. Assists with operating the paver in paving operations, full depth patching and paving driveways. Sets up traffic control according to SCDOT standards for the safety of the crew and motoring public.

Requirements

One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Additional Information

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5200676