Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61031883)

State of South Carolina; Saluda (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation is seeking a crew leader for highway and bridge maintenance across the county. You will coordinate a maintenance crew, operate medium to heavy equipment, and ensure accurate records in the HMMS system.

The role requires at least two years of related work, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. You must follow safety practices and manage traffic control as required.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required; Class A CDL must be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within a county.
• Record work in the HMMS maintenance data management system; assist crew foreman as needed.
• Operate medium or heavy equipment such as backhoe, dozer, and dump trucks.
• Assist with safety training, flagging, and proper use of safety equipment.
• Set up and control traffic zones per the Work Zone Traffic Control Manual.
• Assist in scheduling work for the maintenance crew and monitor equipment maintenance.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as crew leader coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within a county ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the maintenance data management system. Assists crew foreman as needed and performs skilled manual labor and operates medium or heavy duty equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include: driveways, performs work on shoulders and slopes, ditches, drainage structures, and driveway installations. Operates medium and heavy equipment such as aggregate spreader, belt loader, front-end loader, tandem dump truck, backhoe, dozer, lowboy tractor, and tractor with ditcher in performing highway and bridge maintenance activities. Assists in devising a schedule for work to be performed by maintenance crew. Quantifies daily records of work performed and materials used, keeps accurate records in HMMS, maintenance requests and complaints forms. Assists with instructing crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists of work and control traffic. Conducts safety inspection on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Monitors the preventive maintenance program of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to monitor equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life. Maintains a record of items needed by each crew and supplies them in a timely manner in order for the crews to perform their duties in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists crew foreman with managing assigned crew(s) in emergency or inclement weather operations. May include on-call personnel for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts in emergency or inclement weather operations. May include being available for extended hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Two (2) 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 Comments

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01. Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02. Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03. Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04. What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05. How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06. If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07. If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08. I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09. My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question