Highway Maintenance Worker III: Crew Leader (61033050)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a crew leader to direct highway maintenance operations, supervise crew tasks, and ensure safety at work zones. The role involves operating heavy equipment, coordinating daily activities, and supporting emergency response during adverse weather.

A Class A CDL within 6 months is required, with physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Candidate will work outdoors in varying conditions, potentially outside standard hours, and may assist with HMMS

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and manipulating objects up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work outside normal hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays and during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Serves as crew leader when crew is dispersed and directs maintenance work such as driveway installation, repair, relocation, drainage structures, sign debris removal, and more.
• Instructs crewmembers in safety practices, flagging operations, and use of safety equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment on the Hot Crew (backhoe, cement spreader, excavator, loader, etc.).
• Assists in constructing traffic control for work zones and flags traffic to protect workers and the public.
• Enters daily work into HMMS, assigns tasks, assists with reporting, and trains subordinates on equipment operation.
• Assists Crew Foreman as needed and supports after-hours emergencies and weather-related operations such as snow/ice plans.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as crew leader when crew is dispersed; directs various phases of maintenance work such as residential driveway installation, repair, relocation and regular maintenance, clearing of R/W, drainage structures, crossline pipe repair, signs debris removal, etc. Instructs crewmembers daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with job site hazards. Operates heavy motorized equipment on the Hot Crew such as, but not limited to backhoe, Cement Spreader, Excavator, Front End Loader, Lowboy Truck, Motor Grader, Slope Mower, and Tractor with Ditcher. Serves as crew leader in the constructing of traffic control operations for work zones, to include flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public during various phases of roadway maintenance. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists with crew operations by entering daily work into HMMS, assigning daily task and crew assignments, assisting with the compilation of daily, weekly, and annual reports and documents, and training subordinates on the operation of various maintenance equipment. Assists Crew Foreman as needed. Assists in on-call operations for after hour emergencies, and other emergency and inclement weather operations to include Snow and Ice Plan and Hurricane Lane Reversal Plan. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as crew leader when crew is dispersed; directs various phases of maintenance work such as residential driveway installation, repair, relocation and regular maintenance, clearing of R/W, drainage structures, crossline pipe repair, signs debris removal, etc. Instructs crewmembers daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with job site hazards. Operates heavy motorized equipment on the Hot Crew such as, but not limited to backhoe, Cement Spreader, Excavator, Front End Loader, Lowboy Truck, Motor Grader, Slope Mower, and Tractor with Ditcher. Serves as crew leader in the constructing of traffic control operations for work zones, to include flagging traffic for the safety of the crew and the public during various phases of roadway maintenance. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Assists with crew operations by entering daily work into HMMS, assigning daily task and crew assignments, assisting with the compilation of daily, weekly, and annual reports and documents, and training subordinates on the operation of various maintenance equipment. Assists Crew Foreman as needed. Assists in on-call operations for after hour emergencies, and other emergency and inclement weather operations to include Snow and Ice Plan and Hurricane Lane Reversal Plan. 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.
Physical Requirement: The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.
It may be required to work at all hours outside normal work hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays and under emergency conditions.

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.