Highway Maintenance Worker II: Medium Equipment Operator (61035029)
State of South Carolina
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Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61033164)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 6
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$47,840 - $59,500
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 12, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating heavy machinery to maintain highways, such as clearing vegetation, digging ditches, and removing debris from roadsides in South Carolina.
Workers also set up traffic controls for safety and help during emergencies like storms or snow.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in outdoor labor who is physically fit, reliable in tough weather, and comfortable working near traffic.
Key Requirements
- One year 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, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
- Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and emergency/inclement weather work
- Comfort working outdoors in all weather, near traffic, and with hazards like noise and grease
Full Job Description
Operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe sloping highway shoulders and ditch banks, site areas, bushes from right-of-ways and overhanging tree limbs along state maintained highways. Performs a variety of highway vegetation management activities using heavy equipment such as slope mowers and tractors with ditcher. Performs vegetation operations of bridges, overpass and structures that are not handled by contractors. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Operates and maintains hand tools/ electric/gas/ powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance such as; chain saw, hedgers, weed eater, tree prunner, rake, shovel, lute board, drills, jacks, wrenches, etc. Removes litter, debris and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations (snow/ice, hurricanes, etc.), to include operating medium and/or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
Physical Requirement: 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
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.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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