Summary

This job involves leading a team of workers to maintain and repair roads and bridges in Greenville County, South Carolina, including handling tasks like ditching, investigating complaints from the public, and setting up safe work zones.

It also requires coordinating with local officials, managing emergencies during bad weather, and ensuring crew safety through hazard assessments.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in road maintenance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work outdoors in tough conditions while holding a valid driver's license.

Key Requirements

Four years of related work experience in highway maintenance or equivalent
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Attainment of Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
Availability for extended hours, 12-hour shifts, and work during inclement weather or emergencies
Knowledge of traffic control setup per SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual
Experience conducting safety meetings, job hazard analysis, and risk mitigation

Full Job Description

Serves as a Section Shed Supervisor for a ditching crew in various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within Greenville County. Communicates with local officials, administrators, and the public while investigating field complaints. Investigates citizen work requests; prioritizes and schedules the necessary work. 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. 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. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Four (4) 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 involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

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 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

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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