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Posted: February 23, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker - Medium Equipment Operator (61033316)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 5

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$44,720 - $59,500

per year

Closes

March 11, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating medium-sized equipment like dump trucks and rollers to maintain and repair highways, including tasks such as paving asphalt, installing pipes, and patching potholes.

Workers also handle traffic control and assist during emergencies or bad weather, often requiring physical labor in outdoor conditions.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance who is reliable, physically fit, and willing to work long hours when needed.

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 extended hours, overtime, nights, weekends, and 12-hour shifts during emergencies or inclement weather

Full Job Description

Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites. Operates large roller during asphalt paving operations. Operates belt loader while doing shoulder maintenance projects. Installs culvert pipe, constructs catch basins, and pours concrete. Patches potholes, uses asphalt tools while spreading and leveling asphalt for driveways and paving projects. Flags traffic and assists with setting up and removing traffic control for work zones. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations may include being available for extended working hours or 12 hour shifts.

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

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application.

Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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.

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

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5246415