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Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61034378)

State of South Carolina
Greenville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Performs skilled manual labor in a variety of activities associated with construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include cleaning, regrading, and maintenance of drainage ditches. Performs general highway maintenance worker functions and operates medium equipment such as: tandem dump truck to load and haul materials needed for maintenance operations; skid steer to grade shoulders and ditches. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals from roadway and rights-of-way, and assists supervisor with on call for after-hours emergencies as needed. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 involves 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 normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.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 864-239-6044.

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.

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