Summary

This job involves leading a team to maintain and repair roads, including tasks like digging ditches, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety on work sites.

It requires hands-on work in outdoor conditions, sometimes during bad weather or emergencies, and coordinating traffic control to keep everyone safe.

A good fit would be someone with experience in construction or maintenance who is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable leading others in a team setting.

Key Requirements

Two years of related work experience or equivalent
Valid motor vehicle operator's license
Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months
Ability to perform skilled manual labor and operate medium or heavy-duty equipment like backhoes
Knowledge of safety practices, including flagging and traffic control per SCDOT guidelines
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, walk on rough terrain, and work near traffic or in hazards
Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and inclement weather operations

Full Job Description

Serves as crew leader on a ditching crew, coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within a county or section of county ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the maintenance data management system. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium or heavy-duty equipment such as a backhoe, in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy-duty 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.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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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