Summary
This job involves leading a team of workers to maintain and repair interstate highways in South Carolina, including fixing potholes, guardrails, and handling traffic control during operations or emergencies.
It requires supervising daily tasks, managing reports and personnel, and being ready for overtime in bad weather or crises.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in road maintenance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work physically demanding jobs outdoors.
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 experience managing crews and personnel actions
- Availability for overtime, nights, weekends, and 12-hour shifts during emergencies or inclement weather
- Knowledge of traffic control setup and safety protocols near moving traffic
Full Job Description
At Richland Maintenance, supervises a crew in the general maintenance of interstate highways to include repairing of washouts and low shoulders, repairing of potholes and other pavement failures and the repair and maintenance of guardrails and end treatments. Supervises workers hauling materials to be used in the maintenance of bridges and roads. Supervises the repairing and replacing of guardrails and crash attenuators. Supervises a crew on the placements of traffic control on interstates during special operations to include a daytime mobile operation during weekends and weekdays to handle barrier wall pavement sweeping and debris removal; and, a night-time lane closure for catch basin cleaning. 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. Inspects all equipment assigned once per month for defects and noticeable maintenance problems. Supervises a crew in the placement of complex traffic control on interstates to include one to two lane closures during either daytime or nighttime football games. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Supervises personnel in maintaining proper traffic control in emergency conditions such as oil spills, and major vehicular accidents occurring on the interstate.
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.
