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Highway Maintenance Worker - Equipment Operator; 61036200 **Re-Advertisement
Job in
Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, 29706, USA
Listed on 2026-01-16
Listing for:
State of South Carolina
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Truck Driver, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Chester
Salary: $41,600.00 - $54,100.00 Annually
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 182363
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 4
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: 1/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KC52
Position Number::
Normal
Work Schedule:
: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Thursday (6:30am - 5:00pm)
Pay Grade: GEN
05
Hiring Range - Min.: $41,600.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $54,100.00
Opening Date: 11/17/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: 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 Human Resources Office, 1232 J.
A. Cochran Bypass, Chester, SC 29706. Phone: .
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
** THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED.**
Under direct supervision, assists in the performance of a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. May operate standard motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways of the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities on a District Cement Reclamation Specialty Crew.
Operates 5-yard standard dump truck and flatbed truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, limestone, dirt, soil, cement, pipe, construction materials, and debris. Operates small equipment such as brush chipper, steel wheel and pneumatic rollers, broom sweepers, and tractor with mower in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations, and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader or brine sprayer applicator for removal of snow and ice from highways and bridges.
Performs skilled manual labor in various duties such as full-depth base repairs, clearing of rights-of-way, patching potholes, cleaning drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, paving driveways and bridge repairs and other activities related to roadway and bridge maintenance. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public, and equipment. Removes litter, debris, and dead animals form roadway and rights-of-way.
Assists in the operation of medium series equipment such as aggregate spreaders, larger rollers, tandem dump trucks and trailer mounted injection patcher and water trucks with various levels of formal and informal instruction. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety. Operates and maintains electric/gas powered tools in various phases of roadway maintenance.
Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations and supporting on-call personnel. May include being available for extended hours or extended shift operations. 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.
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
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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental…
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