Summary

This job involves leading a team in maintaining and repairing state highways and bridges, including tasks like clearing ditches, patching roads, operating heavy machinery, and handling snow removal during bad weather.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance, who is comfortable working outdoors in tough conditions and leading a small crew safely.

It's ideal for reliable workers who can handle physical labor and follow schedules while using tools and equipment effectively.

Key Requirements

Two years of related work experience in highway maintenance or equivalent
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Obtain 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 such as motor graders, backhoes, excavators, and dump trucks
Knowledge of safety practices, traffic control, and equipment maintenance
Availability for on-call rotations, extended hours, and inclement weather operations

Full Job Description

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges or the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities. Acts as Crew Leader of a county Work Request Crew. Serves as crew leader and performs skilled manual labor in various duties such as cleaning ditches and placing sideline and crossline pipe, patching roadway base and surface failures, installing driveways, removing fallen trees from roadway, installing, repairing, and maintaining flat sheet signs, cutting dead trees on right-of-way, performing vegetation management to improve visibility of signage, setting forms, pouring and finishing concrete for curbs, gutters and sidewalks related to work request activities and multipurpose operations.

Acts as Crew Foreman in his/her absence and works with Crew Foreman in devising a schedule for work to be performed by maintenance crew. Quantifies daily records of work performed and materials used, records and inputs data into departmental asset management systems such as Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). Reviews maintenance requests and complaints forms. Operates heavy equipment such as motor grader, backhoe, crawler dozer, excavators and slope mower tractors in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Operates other specialized crew equipment to clean out drainage ditches, install sideline and crossline pipe, driveway installations and roadside, and right-of-way clearing operations.

Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with hazardous material and waste. 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. Conducts safety inspection on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Monitors the preventative maintenance program of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to monitor equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life. Operates tandem and single-axle dump trucks with trailers for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; available for on-call rotations and extended hours or extended shift operations. 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.

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

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.

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Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61032146)

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