Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61035361)
State of South Carolina
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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)
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Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61031589)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 7
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$50,960 - $66,800
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a crew in maintaining highways and roads, including operating heavy equipment like motor graders and backhoes for tasks such as ditching, grading, and repairing shoulders, as well as handling traffic control and debris removal.
Workers perform physical labor in various weather conditions and may need to respond to emergencies outside regular hours.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance who is reliable, physically fit, and comfortable working outdoors near traffic.
Key Requirements
- Two years 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 perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and walking on uneven terrain
- Willingness to work in inclement weather, after hours, and 12-hour shifts
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as motor graders and backhoes
- Knowledge of traffic control and safety procedures
Full Job Description
Serves as crew leader in performing various maintenance assignments. Operates motor graders in ditching, shoulder operations, grading and machining roads, driveway installation.
Operates a large backhoe for cleaning ditches. Performs duties using manual labor during roadway and right of way maintenance activities.
Areas of work may include, but are not limited to, signage and pavement markings, driveway installation and maintenance, construction of drainage appurtenances, maintenance of drainage appurtenances, shoulder repair, litter/debris removal, vegetation management, bridge maintenance and patching/paving.
Operates a standard dump truck while hauling material, supplies and equipment to and from job sites.
Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety.
Flags traffic in low and high-volume areas to control flow of traffic for protection of workers, equipment and general public during maintenance operations.
Trains in the placement of traffic control devices in accordance with the MUTCD manual. Performs duties during inclement weather and after hour emergencies. May be required to work 12-hour shifts.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Two (2) years 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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