Highway Maintenance Worker III: Specialty Crew Leader (61036353)

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

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks skilled operator for road and bridge construction. You will run cranes, crawlers, and boom trucks, support maintenance tasks, and ensure safety measures in daily work zones.

Qualified candidates have about 2.5 years of related experience, hold a Class A CDL or will obtain it within six months, and can lift up to 50 lbs under varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 2.5 years of related work experience.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane, crawler, and boom truck for roads and bridges.
• Input data and run reports in HMMS for the crew.
• Coordinate traffic control and safety in work zones.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to PM schedules.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety compliance

Data entry

Tools

Maintenance Data Management System (HMMS)

PM system

Job description

Performs skilled manual labor and operates the crane, crawler, and boom truck in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, driving piles, installing and tying rebar, pouring/finishing concrete, performing work on damaged steel, concrete, and timber, etc. Inputs data and runs reports in the maintenance data management system for the crew and performs QA/QC checks on the data to ensure accuracy of the reports. Controls stock inventory of repair materials. Maintains and utilizes required safety and environmental equipment and documents as it pertains to self and crew. This includes hard hats, safety vest, safety harnesses, fire extinguishers, etc. Maintains updated MSDS sheets in vehicles as required. Ensures employees within the crew(s) complete all CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles. Assists with training as needed. Assists with managing assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Assists Specialty Crew Supervisor with various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within District Six. Operates a tandem truck. Assists with maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly reports, time sheets, and cost records to include, but not be limited to, HMMS, Stockpile Management, Inspection Reports, etc. Completes job hazard analysis forms, mitigates risks, and conducts safety meeting prior to the commencement of work activities to inform the crew of the hazards associated with the work to be performed. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCOOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Properly maintains assigned equipment and ensures the equipment is up-to-date with the Departments PM system. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Physical Requirement: 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.