Highway Maintenance Worker IV: Crew Foreman (61033605)

Full Job Description

Serves as Crew Foreman supervising various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within District Six. Ensures employees within the crew(s) complete all CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles. Conducts training for employees. Performs skilled manual labor and operates equipment like backhoes, excavator, front end loaders, etc. in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete, performs work on damaged steel, concrete, and timber, etc. Maintains and utilizes all required safety and environmental equipment and documents as pertains to self and crew. This includes hard hats, safety vest, safety harnesses, fire extinguishers, etc. Keeps updated MSDS sheets in vehicles as required. Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly reports, time sheets, and cost records; recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; rates employees yearly according to the Employee Performance Management System. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCOOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Inputs data and runs reports in the maintenance data management system for the crew and performs QA/QC checks on the data to ensure accuracy of the reports. Controls stock inventory of repair materials. Properly maintains assigned equipment and ensures this equipment is up-to-date with the Departments, PM system. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Completes job hazard analysis forms, mitigates risks, and conducts safety meeting prior to the commencement of work activities to inform the crew of the hazards associated with the work to be performed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three and one-half (3.5) 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. Works overtime as necessary.

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.