Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Crew Foreman (61033403) **Re-ADVERTISEMENT**

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is advertising a Crew Foreman position for the Orangeburg Maintenance area. You will supervise a crew of Highway Maintenance Workers performing pothole patching, right-of-way clearance, ditch cleaning, and driveway installation on highway properties.

The role requires 3.5 years of related work experience or equivalent. A valid driver's license is required, with Class A CDL to be obtained within six months of placement.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising highway maintenance crews.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of Highway Maintenance Workers on the Work Request Crew.
• Performs duties such as patching potholes, clearing right of way, cleaning ditches and drainage, and installing driveways.
• Maintains reports, time sheets, cost records; may assign promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions.

Job description

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED.

Performs Crew Foreman duties with Orangeburg Maintenance. Supervises a crew of skilled and semi-skilled Highway Maintenance Workers on the Work Request Crew that are involved in a variety of maintenance activities such as patching potholes, clearing right of way, cleaning ditches and drainage pipes, and installing driveways. Handles, recommends and/or takes corrective action in connection with damage to SCDOT or private property, which are complex in nature. Completes work request from the general public in reference to drainage problems and needs on the highway right of way. Maintains weekly and monthly reports, time sheets and cost records; recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; rates employee yearly according to the Employee Performance Management System. Maintains all paperwork and reports (HMMS) that are essential to the department. Performs on-call services as needed. Supervises and coordinates crew during hazardous weather events including snow and ice, and storms. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.