Summary

This job is for a supervisor who oversees a team maintaining roads and highways in a busy county or city area in South Carolina, handling tasks like scheduling work, inspecting roads, managing reports, and dealing with public complaints.

It involves leading crews during regular maintenance, emergencies, and bad weather, often requiring long hours or on-call shifts.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in road work, strong leadership skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while working outdoors in tough conditions.

Key Requirements

Four years of related work experience or equivalent
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license upon hire
Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
Availability for overtime, extended shifts, on-call duty (7-8 weeks per year), and emergency response
Experience in personnel management, including performance ratings, promotions, and disciplinary actions
Knowledge of safety protocols, including job hazard analysis and conducting safety meetings

Full Job Description

At Kershaw Maintenance, serves as a Section Shed Supervisor in a large county or urban area. 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. Performs inspections of the roads on the state highway system looking for deficiencies, entering them into the work request system. Plans and schedules routine and preventive maintenance activities. Communicates with local officials, administrators, and the public while investigating field complaints. Investigates citizen work requests; prioritizes and schedules the necessary work. Complete jobs hazard analysis forms, mitigates risks, and conducts safety meetings prior to the commencement fo work activities to inform the crew of the hazards associated with the work to be performed. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Responsible for working as On-Call Foreman for 7 to 8 weeks during the year.

Requirements

Four (4) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required upon entry to the position. 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

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

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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