Highway Maintenance Worker V: Resident Maintenance Foreman (61031649)

Full Job Description

Plans, organizes, and directs Maintenance Foreman and/or crews performing various types of roadway maintenance/repair throughout Charleston County. Communicates with local officials, administrator, and the general public regarding requests for service and complaints within DOT right-of-way. Assists ARME with insuring work requests are completed with established time frames. Reviews and approves requests for supplies and equipment for routine and special projects. Assists ARME and Foreman with local purchases as needed with assigned spending limits. Performs job related paperwork, to include reviewing HMMS daily work reports, HMMS work request, daily PM vehicle checklist, etc. Assists with planning and coordinating large scale maintenance projects for personnel and equipment needs, resurfacing, drainage problems, include using engineering level for obtaining field notes as well as researching construction plans, tax maps, etc. Tracks crew accomplishments and ensure that crews meet the goal established by the business plan. Monitor section shed yard to assure that employees of the various crews maintain cleanliness at equipment lay down and storage stall areas. Manages maintenance crews in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12 –hours shifts. Supervises the set-up of emergency detours according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Five (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.

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.