Highway Maintenance Worker III: Crew Leader (61034022)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled Crew Leader to supervise maintenance crews across roadway projects in South Carolina. You will direct tasks such as driveway installations, drainage work, sign placement, debris removal, and traffic control planning, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will train subordinates, enter daily work data into HMMS, assist with reports, and support the Crew Foreman during emergencies or severe weather operations.

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 Requirement: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, and working near traffic and hazards.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance work such as driveway installation, drainage structures, signs, debris removal, and related tasks.
• Operates heavy equipment on the Hot Crew (Backhoe, Excavator, Loader, etc.) and develops traffic control plans for work zones.
• Enters daily work data into HMMS, assigns tasks, and assists with compiling weekly and monthly reports; trains subordinates on equipment use.
• Assists Crew Foreman as needed and supports after-hours emergencies, inclement weather operations, and hurricane/lanes reversal plans.

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.

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.