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Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61033275)

State of South Carolina
Horry County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jul 2026
💰 $59,500/yr($44,720/yr$59,500/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 191021

Department: Department of Transportation-District 5

Job classification: Highway Maintenance Worker II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

Operates medium equipment such as tandem dump truck hauling material and supplies to and from job sites.

Operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe in roadway surface repairs in Horry County.

Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.

Operates power tools such as chainsaw in cutting trees in the highway right-of way, and hand or pneumatic power tools.

Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.  

Uses hand tools such as shovel and bush knife.

Examples of duties

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

Supplemental 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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