Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61034437)

State of South Carolina; Wagener (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Crew Leader to coordinate road maintenance, repair, and preservation activities in Aiken County. The role includes operating heavy equipment, recording work, and guiding a crew on safety practices and MUTCD standards.

Responsibilities include pre‑trip inspections, traffic control, and performing on‑site maintenance tasks across various roadway areas. On‑call duties and potential extended hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a crew on road maintenance projects.
• Ability to operate backhoes, graders, slope mowers and dump trucks.
• Knowledge of traffic control and MUTCD standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, repair, and preservation tasks on state highways.
• Record work in the maintenance date management system.
• Instruct crew on daily safety practices and proper PPE use.
• Perform vehicle and equipment inspections and maintain logs.
• Execute traffic control and road work in compliance with safety rules.

Skills

Crew leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control/flagging

Pre-trip vehicle inspection

Work Zone safety

Safety compliance

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Serve as a Crew Leader coordinating various construction, repair and preservation activities of roads within Aiken County ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the maintenance date management system. Operates heavy equipment such as but not limited to backhoes, motor graders, and slope mowers to perform routine maintenance on state highway right of ways. Works with a crew of maintenance employees utilizing proper maintenance techniques, while performing duties using manual labor during roadway and rights of way maintenance activities. Areas of work may include, but are not limited to, signage and pavement markings, driveway installation and maintenance, construction of drainage appurtenances, litter/debris removal, vegetation management, bridge maintenance, and patching/paving. Instructs crew members of daily safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle/equipment safety, and job site hazards. Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety. Flags traffic in low and high volume areas to control flow of traffic for safety of workers, equipment and general public during operations. Performs proper placement of traffic control devices in accordance with the MUTCD manual. Maintains working knowledge and practices of Work Zone safety in accordance with the MUTCD. Operates small equipment, power tools, and hand tools to perform assigned maintenance activities. Operates standard dump truck while hauling material, supplies, and equipment to and from job sites. Operates standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and salt spreader to remove snow and ice from roadways and bridges. Performs On‑Call duties as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Two (2) years of related work experience. Relevant education may substitute for the experience requirement. 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 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.