Highway Maintenance Crew Leader — Snow/Ice & Safety Ops

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

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a crew leader to perform skilled manual labor, operate heavy equipment, and supervise maintenance tasks such as ditch cleaning, paving, and bridge repairs. The role includes safety coaching, work-zone setup, and ensuring timely completion of requests.

Required two years of related experience or equivalent; must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a maintenance crew and perform skilled manual labor (ditches, pipe, driveways, slope and bridge repairs).
• Operate medium/heavy equipment (grader, backhoe, loader, belt loader) for drainage and road maintenance.
• Maintain safety practices and roadway work zones, conduct vehicle/equipment safety inspections, and track work records.

Skills

CDL Class A

Job description

The State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a crew leader to perform skilled manual labor, operate heavy equipment, and supervise maintenance tasks such as ditch cleaning, paving, and bridge repairs. The role includes safety coaching, work-zone setup, and ensuring timely completion of requests.

Required two years of related experience or equivalent; must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.