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Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker - Medium Equipment Operator (61036348)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 5

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$44,720 - $59,500

per year

Closes

January 29, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating medium-sized equipment like dump trucks and rollers to maintain highways, performing hands-on tasks such as building drainage structures and repairing roads, and ensuring safety by directing traffic during work.

It also includes cleaning up litter and assisting during emergencies or bad weather, often requiring long hours outdoors.

A good fit would be someone physically fit with basic experience in manual labor or equipment operation, who is reliable and comfortable working in tough conditions.

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
  • Comfortable walking on rough terrain and working near traffic
  • Availability for extended hours, overtime, nights, weekends, and emergencies
  • Tolerance for outdoor work in all weather, noise, and hazards like oil or grease

Full Job Description

Operates medium duty equipment such as a tandem dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites. Operates medium duty equipment such as a large roller > 4 tons. Performs manual labor in building catch basins, pouring concrete for curbs and raised median, laying pipes for driveways, and other drainage structures, repairing shoulders, clearing right-of-way and repairing bridges. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic and to protect workers, the general public, and equipment. Removes litter and dead animals from the right-of-way. 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: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5198733