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Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker III: Crew Leader (61036184)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 6

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$50,960 - $66,800

per year

Closes

January 26, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a crew leader who oversees a team in maintaining and repairing highways in Dorchester County, South Carolina, handling tasks like cleaning drainage systems, fixing fences, grading roads, and pouring concrete for curbs and sidewalks.

The role involves operating heavy machinery such as backhoes and dump trucks, setting up safe work zones, and assisting during emergencies or bad weather.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance, who is physically fit, comfortable leading a small team, and able to work outdoors in tough conditions.

Key Requirements

  • Two years of related work experience in construction, repair, or maintenance, or equivalent
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of hire
  • Ability to operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment (e.g., backhoe, excavator, front-end loader, tandem dump truck)
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, climb, and work in rough terrain and all weather conditions
  • Experience leading a small crew or inmates in labor-intensive projects
  • Knowledge of traffic control setup per SCDOT guidelines

Full Job Description

Serves as crew leader coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within Dorchester County such as drainage pipe cleaning, catch basin cleaning and repair, fence repair, cross-line pipe repair, grading, setting forms and pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, residential driveway installation and repairing, etc. Operates and maintains heavy motorized equipment used in various phases of roadway maintenance. (e.g.; tandem dump truck, backhoe, excavator, front-end loader, etc.) Leads a small crew and/or inmates in conducting labor intensive highway maintenance projects to include removing litter, debris and dead animals from state roadways and right-of-ways in Dorchester County. 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 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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5191185