Highway Maintenance Worker IV: Crew Foreman (61033265)

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. 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. 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. 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. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. 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. 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. Control stock inventory of repair materials. Keeps equipment assigned properly maintained and ensures this equipment is up to date with the Department's PM system. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

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.