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Highway Maintenance Worker V - Resident Maintenance Foreman (61036692)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 2

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Location

South Carolina, 29201

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Salary

$65,000 - $103,900

per year

Type

Full-Time

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Closes

April 2, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a lead supervisor in highway maintenance who oversees crews fixing roads, bridges, and related infrastructure in a South Carolina county.

It involves planning work schedules, inspecting projects, handling complaints from property owners, and stepping in during emergencies like bad weather.

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.

Key Requirements

  • Five years of related work experience in highway or road maintenance, or equivalent
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of hire
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours, especially during inclement weather or emergencies
  • Knowledge of traffic control procedures per federal and state regulations
  • Supervisory experience in managing crews, scheduling, and performance evaluations

Full Job Description

Supervises foreman and/or crews in various maintenance activities. Investigates, and/or recommends corrective actions in connection with damage to SCDOT or private property, which are complex in nature. Responsible for the maintenance of county roads, coordinates the work of foreman and crew members. Assists with planning, organizing employees, materials and equipment. Inspects works in progress and makes follow-up inspections. Inspected work includes road condition, retreatment, ditching, mowing, bridge repair, drainage, signs and vegetation management. Schedules work on a priority basis. Reviews and/or 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 (EPMS). Assists in preparing various maintenance reports detailing labor, material and equipment cost. Contacts property owners who have complaints and damages and recommends to Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) necessary action to be taken. Works with the RME on major projects. Assists with planning, organizing, supervising and inspections. Investigates complaints. Serves as supervisor of all maintenance activities during the absence of the Resident Maintenance Engineer and Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer. Assists with the implementation of the county emergency plan for hazardous weather and other emergencies. Conducts training sessions with new employees and review sessions with present employees and crew supervisors in proper traffic control procedures, in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Instructs foreman and crews in department procedure, rules and regulations, safety , methods of work, maintenance of equipment and related activities. 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.

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

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: 3/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/20/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5277471