Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61035805)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a lead sign crew member to oversee installation, maintenance, and inventory of highway signs, paint, and thermoplastic markings. You will operate heavy equipment and coordinate traffic control per SCMUTCD standards.

This role requires two years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and future attainment of a Class A CDL within six months. On-site work with potential for extended hours in adverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement in the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead sign crew and manage sign inventory and installation.
• Operate equipment such as tandem dump truck, backhoe, and motor grader.
• Set up traffic control according to SCMUTCD standards to warn motorists of road work.
• Enter time, order signs, and maintain year-end inventory; conduct safety inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on crew equipment and inspect for leaks, tires, belts, hoses.
• Oversee safety practices and training for crew; conduct night inspections and maintenance planning.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations; may require extended or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Safety practices

Leadership

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Two years related experience or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as a lead person of sign crew and assists with the management of the sign inventory, installation of signs, paint, and thermoplastic markings. In conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance activities, operates equipment such as: Tandem Dump Truck, Backhoe, and motor grader. Assumes foreman duties in their absence. This includes, but not limited to: Entering time, ordering signs and year-end inventory. Conducts safety inspection on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Conducts daily preventative maintenance activities on all crew equipment to ensure equipment is greased and lubricated, proper coolant and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected for deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leakages are present. Inspects signs for serviceability and safety, including night inspections and sign maintenance plan inspection. Devise a schedule for work to be performed by maintenance crew. Set up traffic control on interstates, primary and secondary routes according to SCMUTCD standards to warn motorist of road work ahead. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices. Practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with hazardous material and waste. Produces daily records of work performed and materials used, records such as HMMS and the maintenance requests, complaint forms, and JSA's. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with slow plow attachment and sand/salt spreader/hopper to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency and/or inclement weather operations. May include being available for extended hours, on-call hours, or 12-hour shifts. 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 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

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.