Highway Maintenance Worker III- Crew Leader (61035209)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Crew Leader to oversee construction, repair, and bridge preservation activities across a county or district. You will supervise crew members, ensure CDL pre-trip inspections before operating CDL vehicles, and coordinate training.

You will input data into the maintenance data management system, run reports, perform QA/QC checks, and assist in preparing for quality management reviews and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• May need to obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction, repair, and preservation work on roads and bridges within a county or district.
• Ensure CDL pre-trip inspections are completed before operating CDL vehicles.
• Conduct training for employees.
• Input data and run reports in the maintenance data management system; perform QA/QC checks on data.

Skills

Crew Leadership

Training

Data entry & QAQC

Report generation

Tools

Maintenance data system

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Crew Leader supervising various construction, repair, and preservation activities of road and bridges within a county or district. Ensures employees within the crew(s) complete all CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles. Conducts training for employees. Inputs data and runs reports in the maintenance data management system for the crew and performs QA/QC checks on the data to ensure accuracy of the reports. Assists in preparation for Quality Management Team (QMT) and inspection follow-up to implement corrective action. Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly reports, time sheets, and cost records; recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; rates employees yearly according to the Employee Performance Management System. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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 (COL) within six (6) months of placement in the position. The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Additional Comments

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.