Crew Leader: Ditching & Heavy Equipment Operations

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a crew leader to manage a four-person ditching crew, perform skilled manual labor, and operate heavy equipment including backhoes and Jet-Vac units. The role requires a valid CDL Class A within six months and a current driver's license.

Physical fitness is essential, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. On-call duties and strict safety adherence are expected, along with maintaining daily work

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a four-person ditching crew performing skilled manual labor.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, Jet-Vac) for drainage maintenance.
• Set up traffic control according to SCMUTCD standards.
• Produce daily records of work performed and materials used; respond to maintenance requests.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety practices

Manual labor

Hazardous material awareness

Tools

Backhoe

Jet-Vac

Dump truck

Fork lift

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a crew leader to manage a four-person ditching crew, perform skilled manual labor, and operate heavy equipment including backhoes and Jet-Vac units. The role requires a valid CDL Class A within six months and a current driver's license.

Physical fitness is essential, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. On-call duties and strict safety adherence are expected, along with maintaining daily work