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Highway Maintenance Worker IV Crew Foreman (61036872)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 1

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$57,200 - $77,000

per year

Closes

March 19, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a crew foreman who leads a team in maintaining highways, including tasks like installing pipes, paving roads, digging ditches, and setting up traffic controls to keep work zones safe.

It involves supervising workers, handling reports and employee evaluations, and being ready for emergencies or bad weather that might require long shifts.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in road construction or maintenance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work outdoors in tough conditions.

Key Requirements

  • 3.5 years of related work experience in highway maintenance or equivalent
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required 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 uneven terrain
  • Supervisory experience in managing crews and personnel actions
  • Knowledge of SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual for setting up safe work areas
  • Availability for overtime, extended hours, nights, weekends, and emergency operations 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. 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. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working 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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5256051