Highway Maintenance Worker III: Crew Leader (61034022)

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Crew Leader to supervise maintenance crews and direct multiple roadway work phases, including drainage structures, signs, and debris removal.

Responsibilities include directing flagging operations, ensuring safety, operating heavy equipment (Backhoe, Excavator, Front End Loader, Motor Grader, etc.), entering daily work into HMMS, assigning tasks, training staff, and assisting the Crew Foreman, with on-call duties during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or approved equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required; CDL is required within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance work phases and supervises crew activities.
• Instructs crew on safety practices, flagging operations, and equipment use.
• Operates heavy equipment as assigned (e.g., Backhoe, Excavator, Loader, Grader).
• Enter daily work into HMMS and assign tasks; train subordinates.
• Assist Crew Foreman and participate in on-call emergencies and weather plans.

Skills

Safety leadership

Crew supervision

Traffic flagging

Hazard awareness

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Front End Loader

Lowboy Truck Tractor

Motor Grader

Slope Mower

Tractor with Ditcher

Job description

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.

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.