Highway Maintenance Worker III: Crew Leader (61034807)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a crew leader to supervise maintenance crews across a range of priority activities. The role involves directing residential driveway work, drainage improvements, and roadway maintenance while ensuring traffic safety and proper equipment operation.

You will instruct crew members on safety procedures, manage daily tasks, and assist with reporting. A valid CDL is required within 6 months, and the position may require irregular hours during

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid operator’s license required; CDL Class A must be obtained within 6 months.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on varied terrain.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours during emergencies or adverse weather.
• Knowledge of safety practices and flagging operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew in dispersed operations and various maintenance tasks.
• Direct maintenance like driveway work, drainage, and signs debris removal.
• Instruct crewmembers in safety practices daily.
• Operate heavy equipment listed in the responsibilities.
• Assist with traffic control planning and work-zone safety.
• Record daily tasks and assist in preparing reports.
• Support Crew Foreman and participate in on-call emergencies.

Skills

Crew leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Safety & flagging

Communications

Tools

Backhoe

Cement Spreader

Excavator

Front End Loader

Lowboy Truck

Motor Grader

Slope Mower

Tractor with Ditcher

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 crewmembers 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, Cement Spreader, Excavator, Front End Loader, Lowboy Truck, 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. 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.