Highway Maintenance Worker II: Heavy Equipment Operator (61035361)
State of South Carolina
Posted: December 23, 2025 (24 days ago)
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State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 7
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$57,200 - $77,000
per year
Type
Full Time
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This job is for a crew foreman who leads a team of workers maintaining highways in South Carolina, handling tasks like fixing potholes, clearing areas along roads, and cleaning drainage systems.
It also involves managing paperwork, supervising staff during emergencies like storms or snow, and responding to public requests for road fixes.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in outdoor maintenance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in tough weather conditions.
Performs Crew Foreman duties with Orangeburg Maintenance.
Supervises a crew of skilled and semi-skilled Highway Maintenance Workers on the Work Request Crew that are involved in a variety of maintenance activities such as patching potholes, clearing right of way, cleaning ditches and drainage pipes, and installing driveways.
Handles, recommends and/or takes corrective action in connection with damage to SCDOT or private property, which are complex in nature.
Completes work request from the general public in reference to drainage problems and needs on the highway right of way.
Maintains weekly and monthly reports, time sheets and cost records; recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; rates employee yearly according to the Employee Performance Management System.
Maintains all paperwork and reports (HMMS) that are essential to the department. Performs on-call services as needed.
Supervises and coordinates crew during hazardous weather events including snow and ice, and storms. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
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.
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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