Highway Maintenance Worker III- Specialty Crew Leader (61033802)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Bridge Construction Technician to oversee surveying, layout, and pile bearing calculations for bridge projects. You will lead crew activities, coordinate with engineers, and ensure compliance with OSHA, DHEC, and SCDOT policies.

You will operate heavy equipment (lowboy, crane, boom truck), maintain records, assist with procurement, and support emergency operations. CDL Class A is required within six months; 2.5 years of related experience preferred; extended hours

Qualifications

• 2.5 years of related work experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• CDL Class A must be obtained within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May require extended hours or 12 hour shifts.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DHEC, and SCDOT policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead District Bridge construction crew in the foreman’s absence.
• Survey and lay out new bridges; calculate pile lengths and bearing capacities.
• Compute cutoff elevations and assist with site visits for scheduling.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records for all equipment.
• Coordinate with county Resident Maintenance Engineer and designees.
• Assist with requisitioning and payment of materials; assist reports and forms.

Skills

Bridge surveying

Layout calculations

Equipment operation

CDL Class A

Tools

Lowboy tractor/trailer

Boom truck

Crane

Snooper truck

Job description

Responsible for the sampling of materials, bridge survey and layout, computing bearing calculations and pile cut off elevations. Maintains preventive maintenance records on all equipment. Operates lowboy tractor/trailer to transport crane to job site. Operates specialty equipment such as boom truck, crane, and snooper truck. Leads District Bridge construction crew in the absence of the foreman. Assists with ensuring crew operates efficiently to complete construction activities in a timely manner and ensures work is in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control), and SCDOT policies and procedures. In absence of the foreman, performs administrative duties such as time and leave, EPMS (Employee Performance Management System), and disciplinary action enforcement. Leads/supervises crew in construction and maintenance of bridges, reads and understands bridge construction plans and specifications to produce a high quality product. Assists with organizing manpower, equipment, and materials. Assists with ensuring equipment is properly maintained in accordance with established guidelines. Assists with completion of reports and forms including asbestos survey, DHEC demolition request, soil borings, bridge construction reports, final construction reports, etc. Performs work in the correction of bridge deficiencies and leads/supervises and assists crew members. This requires communication with each county Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) and his/her designees throughout the district. Assists with maintaining necessary records on bridge construction projects. This includes but not limited to reports on work production, materials used, pile bearing records, equipment hour and mileage usage, and daily work reports entered into HMMS (Highway Maintenance Management System). Assists with requisitioning and payment of materials through proper procurement procedures. Assists with surveying and layout of new bridge for proper alignment, calculating correct pile lengths and bearing capacities, calculating cutoff elevations, and initial site visits for schedule creation. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations. May include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts.

Two and one-half (2.5) 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 involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 5O 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.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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