Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Crew Foreman (61032038)

South Carolina DOT; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Crew Foreman to lead a skilled team in preserving and maintaining state roads. This role involves supervising staff, managing work processes, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in team management and emergency response, with physical demands that require agility and stamina. Join a dedicated workforce committed to maintaining infrastructure and serving the community, while enjoying the benefits of a full-time position with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3.5 years of related work experience or an approved equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise skilled and semi-skilled highway maintenance workers.
• Maintain reports, time sheets, and work records.
• Implement management policies and promote teamwork.

Skills

Supervision

Team Management

Performance Evaluation

Emergency Response

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Highway Maintenance Management Systems (HMMS)

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Crew Foreman (61032038)

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Job Responsibilities
Supervises the Hot Crew of skilled and semi-skilled highway maintenance workers in a variety of activities to maintain and preserve State maintained roads in a county or district. Maintain weekly and monthly reports, time sheets, and work records. Implements SCDOT management policies and initiatives. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork within the organization. Investigates work requests and schedules necessary work. Inputs work accomplishments into Highway Maintenance Management Systems (HMMS). Performs or assists in all additional requests or tasks assigned by direct supervisor(s) within the State Chain of Command. This includes, but is not limited to, Hurricane/Snow and Ice Plans, Customer Services, On-Call, Traffic Control, Spill Response and Emergency Work or Support. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements
Three and one-half (3.5) 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.

Additional Comments
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering