Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61034706)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Crew Leader to coordinate road construction and maintenance within a county, ensuring work is recorded in the maintenance data system. You will operate heavy equipment, haul materials, and assist the crew foreman to ensure drainage and roadway integrity.

This role requires two years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and a Class A CDL to be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within a county.
• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe and motor grader for drainage, ditches, and roadway work.
• Haul materials using tandem dump trucks (asphalt, dirt, pipe) and operate medium/heavy equipment as needed.
• Assist in emergencies, may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Experience in road maintenance

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Crew Leader coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within a county ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the maintenance data management system. Assists crew foreman as needed. Operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe and a motor grader for installing drives, cleaning ditches, repairing shoulders, clearing right of way and repairing roadway and drainage structures in order to ensure proper drainage of roadway. Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, dirt, and pipe. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates small tools and equipment such as a chain saw, fork lift, front end loader, steel wheel roller, and air compressor. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. 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.

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.