Highway Maintenance Worker III: Crew Leader (61034022)

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina invites applications for a Crew Leader in the Maintenance division. The role directs maintenance work including driveway installation, drainage structures, signs, and debris removal across assigned projects.

Responsibilities include daily safety instruction, flagging operations, and operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, excavator, loader, and other machines on the Hot Crew. You will supervise tasks, enter daily work into HMMS, and assist with reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serves as crew leader directing maintenance work including driveway installation, repair, relocation and regular maintenance, clearing of R/W, drainage structures, crossline pipe repair, signs, debris removal.
• Instructs crew 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 (e.g., Backhoe, Excavator, Front End Loader, Lowboy Truck Tractor, Motor Grader, Slope Mower, Tractor with Ditcher).
• Leads traffic control operations for work zones, including flagging traffic for safety of crew and public.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow and protect workers, public and equipment.
• Assists with HMMS data entry, daily task assignment, crew scheduling, and preparation of daily/weekly/monthly/annual reports; trains subordinates on equipment usage.
• Assists Crew Foreman as needed.
• Assists in on-call operations for after-hour emergencies and inclement weather plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as crew leader when crew is dispersed; may direct 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 crew members 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, Excavator, Front End Loader, Lowboy Truck Tractor, 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 tasks and crew assignments, assisting with the compilation of daily, weekly, monthly, 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 Snow and Ice Plan and Hurricane Lane Reversal Plan and other inclement weather operations. 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.

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.

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.