Highway Maintenance Worker III: Crew Leader (61033160)

Full Job Description

Serves as crew leader coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads such as re-grading shoulders and ditches, cleaning and repairing sideline and outfall ditches, clearing right-of-ways, constructing and repairing drainage structures, machining and grading dirt roads, all within Dorchester County. Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment used in various phases of roadway maintenance. (e.g.; tandem dump truck, backhoe, excavator, motor grader, tractor with ditcher, front-end loader, etc.) Serves as crew leader coordinating a variety of drainage management activities using electric/gas powered tools such as chain saws, weed eaters, drills, jacks, wrenches, pavement breakers, air compressor, pumps, generators, etc.) Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control and Field Guide to warn motorists. Assists Foreman with calculating grades and assessing work requests. Assists with crew operations by entering daily work into HMMS, assigning daily tasks and crew assignments in the absence of the foreman. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating heavy equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12 hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Physical Requirement: 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. Works 40 hours per week under normal conditions. Works outside in heavy traffic and all weather conditions. Subject to dust, excessive noise and traffic hazards for extended periods of time. Requires lifting, standing, stooping, bending, and physical strain.

Additional Information

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 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

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.