Highway Maintenance Worker - Equipment Operator

Job Responsibilities

Performs manual labor to assist with installing and repairing catch basins and other drainage structures and placing drainage pipes. Performs manual labor in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of bridges. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as powered hand tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, and backpack herbicide sprayers. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals.

Assists with placing traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone. Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in these maintenance activities. Performs construction, repair, and preservation of asphalt and concrete pavements using proper repair techniques. This work involves using hand or pneumatic-powered tools and compaction equipment. Assists with installing and repairing traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices such as guardrails.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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

Special Requirements:

• 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 Demands:

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards.
• May be required to work outside the normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Applications accepted online .gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to District 3 HR at 864‑241‑1010.

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.