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Posted: February 25, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Highway Maintenance Worker - Specialty Crew Leader (61032869)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 5

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$54,080 - $66,800

per year

Closes

March 12, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team to build, maintain, and repair bridges and highways for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, operating heavy equipment like cranes and trucks, and ensuring all work follows safety and environmental rules.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in construction or maintenance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.

It suits people who are detail-oriented, good at organizing teams and resources, and comfortable with emergency response situations.

Key Requirements

  • 2.5 years of related work experience in construction, maintenance, or equipment operation, 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 working on uneven terrain
  • Knowledge of OSHA, DHEC, and SCDOT policies and procedures
  • Supervisory experience in leading crews and handling administrative duties like timekeeping and performance reviews
  • Willingness to work extended hours, including 12-hour shifts during emergencies or inclement weather

Full Job Description

Operates lowboy tractor/trailer to transport crane to job site. Operates specialty equipment such as boom truck, crane, and snooper truck. May be responsible for assisting with the sampling of materials. Maintains preventative maintenance records on all equipment. Leads District Bridge construction crew. Assists with ensuring crew operates efficiently to complete construction activities in a timely manner and ensures work is in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control), and SCDOT policies and procedures. In absence of the Specialty Crew Foreman, performs administrative duties such as time and leave, EPMS (Employee Performance Management System), and disciplinary action enforcement. Supervises crew in construction and maintenance of bridges, reads and understands bridge construction plans and specifications to produce a high quality product. Assists with organizing manpower, equipment, and materials. Helps ensure equipment is properly maintained in accordance with established guidelines. Assists with completion of reports and forms including asbestos survey, DHEC demolition request, soil borings, bridge construction reports, final construction reports, etc. Performs work in the correction of bridge deficiencies and leads/supervises and assists crew members. This requires communication with each county Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) and his/her designees throughout the district. Assists with maintaining necessary records on bridge construction projects. This includes but not limited to reports on work production, materials used, pile bearing records, equipment hour and mileage usage, and daily work reports entered into HMMS (Highway Maintenance Management System). Assists with requisitioning and payment of materials through proper procurement procedures. Assists with surveying and layout of new bridge for proper alignment, calculating correct pile lengths and bearing capacities, calculating cut off elevations, and initial site visits for schedule creation. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations. May include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts.

Requirements

Two and one-half (2.5) 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

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application.

Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5250025