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Posted: January 6, 2026 (9 days ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker - Crew Foreman (61035548)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 5

Recent

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$57,200 - $77,000

per year

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of workers to maintain and repair highways, such as paving roads, installing drainage pipes, and building features like curbs and turn lanes.

It also includes handling paperwork, training on safety and equipment, evaluating staff, and responding to public complaints or emergencies like bad weather.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in road construction or maintenance who is organized, safety-focused, and comfortable working outdoors in tough conditions.

Key Requirements

  • 3.5 years of related work experience in highway maintenance or construction (relevant education may substitute)
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required upon hire
  • Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of starting
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain
  • Supervisory skills to lead a crew, evaluate employees, and handle disciplinary actions
  • Proficiency in completing reports and using computer programs like HMMS and EPMS
  • Availability for extended hours, overtime, nights, weekends, and emergency responses during inclement weather

Full Job Description

Actively supervises a crew of workers in paving operations, which includes digging out and backfilling operations to prepare roadways for resurfacing, and in the placement of bituminous materials in skim patching operations; also in the installation of pipe for sideline and cross line ditches, or other drainage channels; also in specialized operations such as the building of turn lanes and crossovers, and the pouring of concrete for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Maintains daily time reports of employees under their supervision; completes mileage reports, maintains daily work reports, monthly reports, and various other reports of work completed, materials used and equipment used and enter this information into HMMS computer program. Conducts safety inspection training on equipment used by maintenance crew ensuring equipment is kept in good working order, thereby achieving maximum results with as little down time as possible. Evaluates employees under their supervision using EPMS computer program and in correct way to make recommendations for promotions and/or disciplinary actions. Investigates complaints from the general public, making decisions as to what action is need to correct problems. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12 hour shifts.

Requirements

Three and one-half (3.5) years of related work experience. Relevant education may substitute for the experience requirement. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position. 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: 1/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5188079