Highway Maintenance Worker III Crew Leader (61036349)

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Lexington Maintenance crew leader to coordinate construction and maintenance activities, manage time sheets, daily work reports, and work requests, and ensure safety on site.

Responsibilities include inspecting and installing signs and traffic markings, leading traffic control for lane closures and detours, and laying out chevrons, railroad crossings, crosswalks and stop bars as per SCDOT standards. CDL required within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator's license on entry and must attain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction and maintenance activities; manage time sheets and daily work reports.
• Inspect and install signs and traffic markings per SCDOT standards; lead crew in traffic control for lane closures and detours.
• Lay out and install turn lane chevrons, railroad crossings, crosswalks and stop bars per standards.
• Perform job hazard analysis for large jobs; operate equipment as directed during emergencies and hazardous weather.

Skills

Leadership

Traffic control

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Tools

CDL (Class A)

Job description

At Lexington Maintenance, serves as crew leader coordinating various construction and maintenance activities. Performs duties such as time sheets, daily work reports, investigation and completion of work requests. Inspects and installs signs and traffic markings as specified by District Traffic Engineer submittals. Leads crew in the traffic control for lane closures, detours and road closures in accordance with South Carolina Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Lays out and installs turn lane chevrons, railroad crossings, crosswalks and stop bars in accordance with SCDOT Standards and Specifications. Performs job hazard analysis of large jobs prior to doing work to minimize the risk of injury. Operates equipment as directed by supervisor for during emergency and hazardous weather operations.

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 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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.