Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61032935)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a crew leader to manage interstate maintenance activities in Greenville County. The role requires coordinating construction, repair, and preservation tasks, while ensuring accurate recording in the maintenance data system.

You will train crew members in safety practices, operate medium to heavy equipment, and oversee traffic control setups. Emergency response and extended hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related work experience or equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• CDL Class A must be obtained within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Lead interstate crew coordinating construction, repair, and preservation activities on roads.
• Instruct crew daily in safety practices such as flagging, PPE, and vehicle safety.
• Operate medium or heavy equipment, e.g., skid steer, in road/bridge work.
• Coordinate traffic control devices to set up maintenance work zones.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours.

Skills

Safety practices

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as crew leader on the interstate crew, coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within a county or section of county ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the maintenance data management system. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium or heavy-duty equipment such as a skid steer, in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the interstate in Greenville County. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy-duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as crew leader on the interstate crew, coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within a county or section of county ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the maintenance data management system. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium or heavy-duty equipment such as a skid steer, in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the interstate in Greenville County. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy-duty equipment. May include being available for extended working 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.

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.