Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61034706)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Crew Leader to coordinate road construction, repair, and preservation activities across a county. You will operate heavy equipment such as backhoes and graders, assist the foreman, and ensure all work is logged in the maintenance data system.

The role requires at least two years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and CDL within six months. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and exposure to variable weather; extended

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or approved equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• CDL Class A must be attained within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied weather conditions.
• May require extended hours or 12-hour shifts; operate heavy/medium equipment as needed.
• Commitment to safety and non-discrimination as stated by the department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction, repair, and preservation activities for roads and bridges.
• Operate backhoe and motor grader; assist crew foreman as needed.
• Operate tandem dump truck for hauling asphalt, dirt, and pipe.
• Perform skilled manual labor and use various small tools and equipment.
• Assist during emergency weather operations and potential overtime.
• Record all work in the maintenance data management system.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Crew leadership

Safety compliance

Road maintenance

Manual labor

Tools

Backhoe

Motor grader

Chain saw

Fork lift

Front end loader

Air compressor

Job description

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.

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.