Highway Maintenance Worker - Medium Equipment Operator

Job Responsibilities

• Operates tandem dump truck in hauling asphalt used for patching potholes on state‑owned roads.
• Operates steel wheel roller for loading and unloading maintenance materials such as asphalt, dirt, coquina, and compaction.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow and keep work sites safe for workers and the traveling public.
• Performs manual labor tasks: clearing right‑of‑ways, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, repairing bridges, and paving driveways.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may be required for extended working hours and/or 12‑hour shifts.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Six (6) months of related work experience, or an approved acceptable equivalence.

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. The 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.

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.

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.