Summary
This job involves leading a team of workers to maintain and repair highways, including tasks like digging ditches, paving roads, and setting up traffic controls to keep everyone safe.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in construction or road work who can handle tough physical labor, manage a crew, and step up during bad weather or emergencies.
You'll need to be reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.
Key Requirements
- 3.5 years of related work experience in highway maintenance or equivalent
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license upon hire
- 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 rough terrain
- Supervisory skills for managing crews, including evaluations and disciplinary recommendations
- Knowledge of traffic control setup per SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual
- Availability for overtime, extended shifts, and emergency work in inclement weather
Full Job Description
At Richland Maintenance, supervises a crew of workers engaged in the installation of pipe, driveways, paving of driveway aprons and valley gutters and other maintenance required on roadway or bridges. Supervises the excavation for roadside & outfall ditches, storm drainage, catch basins, manholes, etc. Supervises the paving, patching, and repairs of base and pavement on roads, streets, driveways, parking area, bridge approaches and etc. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Performs administrative duties, such as employee evaluations, recommends disciplinary action, records time/leave on daily work report and complete preventive maintenance forms, etc. Inspects all equipment assigned once per month for defects and noticeable maintenance problems. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended workiing hours 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 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.