Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61034854)

State of South Carolina; Winnsboro (SC); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a skilled maintenance crew leader to oversee road and bridge upkeep across the state highway system. You will operate and supervise the use of heavy equipment, manage a crew, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently in all weather conditions.

This role requires commitment to standards and on-call rotations. This position emphasizes documentation, adherence to HMMS and EAMS, and coordination with traffic control units to protect

Competenze

• Two (2) years of related work experience or approved equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license; Class A CDL required within six (6) months.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in variable outdoor conditions.

Mansioni

• Maintain roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Lead a county Special Project crew and supervise maintenance tasks.
• Operate heavy equipment (grader, backhoe, dozer, excavators).
• Install and repair signs, curbs, gutters, and driveways.
• Record daily work and input data into HMMS and EAMS.
• Coordinate traffic control and support emergency operations.

Conoscenze

Safety procedures

Crew leadership

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Formazione

Two years of related work experience or equivalence

Class A CDL within 6 months

Strumenti

Motor grader

Backhoe

Dump trucks

Excavators

Ditcher

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Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges or the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities. Acts as Crew Leader of a county Special Project/Drainage/ Vegetation Management Crew. Serves as crew leader and performs skilled manual labor in various duties such as cleaning ditches and placing sideline and crossline pipe, patching roadway base, surface failures, and installing driveways. Removes fallen trees from the roadway, cuts dead trees on the right-of-way, performs vegetation clearing operations in conjunction with brush and limb management activities, and vegetation management operations on the right-of-way. Installs repairs and maintains flat sheet signs, extruded panel signs, sign assemblies, and sign foundation, Sets, forms, and finishes concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other activities related to work request activities and multipurpose operations. Acts as Crew Foreman in his/her absence and works with Crew Foreman in devising a schedule for work to be performed by maintenance crew. Quantifies daily records of work performed and materials used, records and inputs data into departmental asset management systems such as Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). Reviews maintenance requests and complaints forms. Operates heavy equipment such as motor grader and backhoe, tractor with ditcher, crawler dozer, excavators, and slope mower tractors in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Operates other specialized crew equipment to clean out drainage ditches, install sideline and crossline pipe, driveway installations, and roadside and right-of-way clearing operations in conjunction with brush and limb management activities. Operates backpack and handheld herbicide spraying equipment to control and target undesirable vegetation around sign and delineator installations, sidewalks, fences, guardrail, culvert ends, and bridge slopes within maintained rights-of-way limits. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with hazardous material and waste. Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Operates tandem and single-axle dump trucks with trailers for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Conducts safety inspection on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Monitors the preventative maintenance program of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to monitor equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; available for on-call rotations and extended hours or extended shift 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.

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.