Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61036626)
State of South Carolina
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Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61035034)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 7
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$44,720 - $59,500
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating mowers and trucks to maintain highways, including cutting grass, clearing debris, repairing roads, and handling materials like asphalt and dirt.
Workers also perform manual tasks such as digging ditches, patching potholes, and removing trees, often in tough weather or emergencies.
It's a good fit for someone with basic experience in outdoor labor or equipment operation who is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable with long hours and getting hands dirty.
Key Requirements
- Six months of related work experience or equivalent
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- 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, and climbing
- Comfort working in rough terrain, near traffic, and in all weather conditions
- Availability for 12-hour shifts, inclement weather, and emergency after-hours work
Full Job Description
Operates a 15 foot bat wing mower cutting grass on shoulders, slopes, and backlines of highway right-of-way.
Performs duties using manual labor in clearing right-of-way, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repair to bridges, paving driveways, and laying sideline/cross line pipe.
Operates 10-yard standard dump truck, and flatbed trucks for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris.
Operates chain saw in the removal of trees from right-of-way. Performs duties during inclement weather events and after hour emergencies. May be required to work 12-hour shifts.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. 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
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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