Highway Maintenance Worker IV: Crew Foreman (61033939) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Transportation in Charleston seeks an experienced supervisor to lead highway maintenance crews and manage equipment such as backhoes, excavators, loaders, and trucks. This role requires strong leadership, safety oversight and the ability to document work in HMMS.

Candidates must have at least 3.5 years of related work experience and obtain a Class A CDL within six months. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 3.5 years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, directs, evaluates and manages activities of highway maintenance crews.
• Documents all activities in the Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS).
• Ensures safety, trains staff in CDL compliance and fleet safety.
• Coordinates with supervision and leads in emergency response and customer service tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

CDL required

Tools

HMMS

Fleet management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position and do not need to re-apply** Plans, supervises, directs, evaluates and manages the activities of a crew or crews of skilled and semi-skilled Highway Maintenance Workers involved in various maintenance activities as well as all mechanical resources needed for those activities such as Backhoe, Excavator, Front End Loader, Road Patcher and Truck Mounted. 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 initiates and promotes teamwork within the organization. Accurately documents all activities on a daily basis, into the Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) following all current and applicable "Business Rules". Investigates and assesses work requests within 14 days, documents the assessment in HMMS and develops and implements a plan to correct, based on safety and need. Pro-actively communicates with superiors, peers and subordinates via all communication media to relay any and all pertinent information related to all activities. Manages, plans, communicates, trains and maintains the safe operation of human and mechanical resources related to work zones, equipment, employees, facilities and/or any associated responsibility commensurate with this position. Reviews and insures that all work performed is done safely, correctly, completely, efficiently and documented accordingly per all applicable State Standards, Policies and Procedures. Trains, monitors and directs employees in CDL Compliance, Fleet Safety, PM Programs and Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance. 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 Service, 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.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.