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Posted: January 28, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Crew Foreman (61033508)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 5

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$57,200 - $77,000

per year

Closes

February 5, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of workers to install and maintain road signs, paint pavement markings, build barricades for repairs, and set up safe work zones during construction or emergencies in Horry County, South Carolina.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in highway maintenance who is comfortable supervising others, handling physical tasks outdoors in all weather, and staying organized with inventory and reports.

It's ideal for reliable team leaders who can adapt to irregular hours during storms or urgent situations.

Key Requirements

  • 3.5 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 6 months
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain
  • Supervisory skills to lead and evaluate a crew of workers
  • Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) regulations
  • Availability for extended hours, overtime, nights, weekends, and emergency response during inclement weather

Full Job Description

Supervises a crew of workers in the erection and maintenance of all roadway signs in the Horry Maintenance area. Duties include overseeing the placement of permanent pavement markings by hand, such as crossroads, directional arrows and stop bars. Supervises a crew in building barricades for road closures for bridge repairs as needed, maintains accurate inventory of signs ordered, received , and used daily in the Horry County. Supervises crew in the setting up of constriction work areas and emergency road closures; all following regulations set forth in the manual of uniform traffic control devices. Records data for Daily Work Reports for the Highway Maintenance System ( HMMS), evaluates employees performance and prepares EPMS. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts

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.

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

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application.

Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5216708