Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61036107)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking skilled maintenance personnel to support road and bridge upkeep across the state highway system. You will operate heavy equipment, assist in crew leadership, and ensure safety during maintenance and emergency operations.

Typical duties include pavement repairs, vegetation management, and installation of drainage or signage. A valid CDL is required within six months, and lifting up to 50 lbs may be necessary in this office- and

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• CDL Class A required within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Operate motorized equipment for construction and maintenance work.
• Act as Crew Leader in absence and assist Crew Foreman with scheduling.
• Record daily work and materials in HMMS/EAMS systems; review maintenance requests.
• Coordinate traffic control devices to protect work zones.
• Conduct safety inspections on vehicles and equipment; ensure routine maintenance.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

CDL required

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges or the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities. Acts as Crew Leader of a county Special Project/Drainage/Vegetation Management Crew. Serves as crew leader and performs skilled manual labor in various duties such as cleaning ditches and placing sideline and crossline pipe, patching roadway base and surface failures, installing driveways; removing fallen trees from roadway, cutting dead trees on rights-of-way, performing vegetation management on right-of-way and to improve visibility of signage; installing, repairing, and maintaining flat sheet signs, extruded panel signs, sign assemblies, and sign foundations; and setting forms and pouring and finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other activities related to work request activities and multipurpose plan operations.

Acts as Crew Foreman in his/her absence and works with Crew Foreman in devising a schedule for work to be performed by maintenance crew. Quantifies daily records of work performed and materials used, records and inputs data into departmental asset management systems such as Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). Reviews maintenance requests and complaints forms. Operates heavy equipment such as motor grader, backhoe, crawler dozer, excavators and slope mower tractors in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Operates other specialized crew equipment to clean out drainage ditches, install sideline and crossline pipe, driveway installations and roadside, and right-of-way clearing operations. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with hazardous material and waste. Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide.

Conducts safety inspection on all assigned vehicles and equipment. Monitors the preventative maintenance progra m of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to monitor equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life. Operates tandem and single-axle dump trucks with trailers, and lowboy truck tractor for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; available for on-call rotations and extended hours or extended shift operations. Perfor ms 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 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.

Additional Comments

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.