Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61036093)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Crew Leader to perform maintenance tasks along highways, operate mowers and standard equipment, and assist with recording daily, weekly, and monthly activities.

You will work on shoulders, slopes, and right-of-ways, lift up to 50 lbs, and obtain a Class A CDL within six months. Two years of related experience preferred; must hold a valid driver's license and be able to work in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate 10- and 15-foot mowers to cut grass on shoulders, slopes, and back lines along highway right of ways.
• Operate dump trucks and front-end loaders for hauling and loading dirt, stone, and asphalt.
• Assist in constructing and maintaining sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and islands by setting forms and finishing concrete.
• Assist with cleaning rights of way and remove fallen trees using hand tools; assist in snow/ice removal with spreader and plow.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Serves as Crew Leader in performing various maintenance assignments and assisting with preparing and entering daily, weekly, and monthly records. Operates 10 foot and 15-foot bat wing mower cutting grass on shoulders, slopes, and back lines, on highway right of ways for SCDOT. Operates standard dump truck and front-end loader hauling and loading dirt, stone, asphalt. Assists in the construction and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and islands by setting forms, grading, pouring, and finishing concrete. Assists in cleaning of right of way by hand and machine; removes fallen trees from roadway and right of way by use of hand tools. Operates spreader and snow plow in removal of snow/ice during inclement weather. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.