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Posted: March 25, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker - Crew Leader (61032177)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 5

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29201

Salary

$50,960 - $66,800

per year

Closes

April 9, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a crew leader who oversees a team maintaining and repairing highways, including tasks like paving roads, installing drainage pipes, and operating heavy equipment such as motor graders and dump trucks.

It involves hands-on manual labor, traffic safety, and paperwork to track work, often in tough outdoor conditions and during emergencies.

A good fit would be someone with experience in construction or road maintenance who is physically fit, has a strong work ethic, and can lead a small team effectively.

Key Requirements

  • Two years of related work experience in maintenance or construction, or equivalent
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Attain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and working on uneven terrain
  • Experience operating heavy equipment like motor graders and tandem dump trucks
  • Capability to lead and coordinate a maintenance crew, including paperwork and time reporting
  • Availability for extended hours, overtime, and emergency work in inclement weather

Full Job Description

Acts as a lead worker of a maintenance crew involved in paving operations, including digging and backfilling to prepare roadways and placing bituminous materials for skim patching. Also performs installation of pipe for sideline and crossline ditches or other drainage channels, as well as specialized operations such as building turn lanes and crossovers and pouring concrete for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Operates a motor grader used in full depth patching and roadway surface repairs. Operates a tandem dump truck in the hauling of maintenance and construction materials which are used in the building and repairing of state right of way. Serves as Crew Leader, coordinating and directing daily work activities of crew members; enters work performed into the HMMS program; completes time reports and ensures required paperwork is submitted to the maintenance office. Performs manual labor in the placement of leveling asphalt during skim patching operations; uses hand tools such as but not limited to asphalt rakes, brooms, and shovels in various maintenance operations; uses chainsaw as necessary in the clearing of rights of way during inclement weather. Flags traffic during skim patching operation or during other specialized roadway repairs to ensure the safety of employees and the traveling public. Assist in emergency and inclement weather, which may include being available for extended working hours or 12 hour shifts; may also include operations of medium or heavy equipment.

Requirements

Two (2) years 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 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 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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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5283220