Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61035648)

State of South Carolina; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation in Bennettsville seeks a skilled equipment operator to maintain highways and rights-of-way. You will operate heavy, medium, and light equipment, lead a crew, and document activities in HMMS.

The role requires two years of related work experience, a valid license, and completion of CDL-A within six months. Expect physical demands and possible overtime during weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience required or equivalent.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to enter position.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as front end loaders and backhoes for ditching, excavation, and material handling.
• Operate smaller and medium equipment and power tools to support road maintenance.
• Instruct crew in safety practices and coordinate construction, repair, and preservation activities.
• Record work in the Maintenance data management system (HMMS) and lead a crew as assigned.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Crew leadership

Safety awareness

Hazard awareness

Tools

HMMS

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment such as a heavy duty combination front end loader and backhoe to ditch sideline and outfall ditches, excavate roadways for repairs, load maintenance materials on trucks, grade ditches and relay reinforced concrete pipe in driveways and crossline pipes. Operates small equipment suck as a standard dump truck to haul and dump materials used in the maintenance of highways and right of ways. Operates medium equipment such as a large roller to compact asphalt during patching and edging operations. Also, medium equipment such as a tandem dump truck to haul and load materials. Operates power tools such as an edging machine to patch large areas of roadway. Operates edging machine to patch large areas of roadway. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job-site hazards. Serves as a crew leader coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within a county or section of county ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the Maintenance data management system (HMMS). Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/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 upon entry to the position. 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 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 on the basis of 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.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• 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

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• 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.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question