Highway Maintenance Worker : Equipment Operator

Position: Highway Maintenance Worker I: Small Equipment Operator (61035998)
Salary: $41,600.00 - $54,100.00 Annually
Location : Colleton County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 183608
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 6
Opening Date: 12/30/2025
Closing Date: 1/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KC52
Position Number::
Normal

Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN
05
Hiring Range - Min.: $41,600.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $54,100.00
Opening Date: 12/30/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures::
*** You MUST demonstrate in the education and/or work experience sections of the application that you at least meet the minimum qualifications noted for the position.
*** Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided, but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he/she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment.

Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. SCDOT District 6 Human Resources Office at 6355 Fain St., North Charleston, SC 29406, .
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Operates 5 yard CDL standard dump truck, and flatbed truck for hauling during shoulder, ditching, hi/lo repairs, pothole patching, paving, A1 treatment, and ditching operation materials such as: limestone, rock, fill dirt, cement, pipe, asphalt construction materials and debris. Assists in the operation of heavier equipment such as tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, self-propelled belt loaders, zipper, bobcat, steel wheel and pneumatic rollers, motor graders, snow plow with attachment and sand spreader(to move snow and ice from highways & bridges specialized mowers and backhoes.

Performs duties using manual labor, in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, full depth, milling, making base repairs, repair to bridges, paving driveways, removal of dead animal, litter control, and laying sideline/cross line pipe. Assist with emergency operation during and after normal working hours. Repairs potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed.

Operates and maintains small equipment, hand/electric and gas power tools in various maintenance operations such as: chain saw in cutting trees on right-of-way, weed eater, shovel, rake, tamp, lute board, wrenches, etc. 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-ways and repairing bridges.

Performs, conducts and documents pre-operation preventive maintenance on vehicle/equipment inspection as outlined in equipment specifications. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Assist in the operation of a street sweeper (motorized) to sweep and clean roads.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

There are no minimum training or experience requirements for this classification. 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 Requirements:

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 Comments
Applications accepted on-line .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 .

Non Discrimination Statement:
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the…