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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker - Small Equipment Operator (61031825)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 5

Recent

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$41,600 - $54,100

per year

Closes

January 21, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining highways by operating small equipment like dump trucks to haul materials, repairing potholes with hand tools, cleaning drainage pipes, and directing traffic to keep everyone safe during road work.

It's ideal for someone who is physically fit, enjoys hands-on outdoor labor, and doesn't mind working in all weather conditions or during emergencies.

No prior experience is needed, but you'll need to get a commercial driver's license soon after starting.

Key Requirements

  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license upon hire
  • Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain
  • Comfort working outdoors in all weather, near traffic, and with hazards like noise and grease
  • Availability for overtime, shift work, nights, weekends, and emergencies during hazardous weather
  • No minimum education or experience required

Full Job Description

Operates standard dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials and debris. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Operating the pipe washer in cleaning drainage pipes under driveways and cross lines. Repair potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. May require to work overtime and shift work during hazardous weather.

Requirements

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position. 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: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5188877