Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61036093)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Crew Leader to perform maintenance tasks and supervise daily, weekly, and monthly record-keeping. The role involves operating mowing equipment on highways and hauling with trucks and loaders, contributing to sidewalk and curb work, and handling winter plowing duties.

The position requires two years of related experience or an equivalent qualification, plus a valid driver’s license and a Class A CDL to be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or an approved equivalence.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance tasks and assist with daily, weekly, and monthly record-keeping.
• Operate 10 ft and 15 ft bat wing mower on shoulders, slopes, and back lines of highways.
• Operate dump truck and front-end loader for hauling/loading dirt, stone, asphalt.
• Assist in construction and maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and islands; set forms, grade, pour, finish concrete.
• Assist in cleaning right of way; remove fallen trees using hand tools.
• Operate spreader and snow plow during winter conditions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Windrow mowing and side-mow operation

Physical endurance

Tools

CDL Class A

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.