Summary

This job is for a crew leader who oversees teams doing road repairs, construction, and upkeep in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, while making sure all tasks are safely done and properly documented.

It involves hands-on work like operating heavy machinery, setting up traffic controls, and handling litter or debris cleanup, plus helping during emergencies or bad weather.

A good fit would be someone with a couple of years in manual labor or maintenance, comfortable leading others, and ready for physical outdoor work in tough conditions.

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 heavy equipment like backhoes, excavators, and dump trucks
Knowledge of safety practices, including flagging, equipment use, and work zone setup per SCDOT guidelines
Physical ability to lift 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 coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within Spartanburg County; ensures 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. Assists Crew Foreman as needed. Performs skilled manual labor and operates equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, motor grader, mowers with attachments, dump trucks, powered and non-powered tools in a variety of activities associated with construction and maintenance operations. Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones 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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