Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Crew Foreman (61036073)

State of South Carolina; Chesterfield (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a working supervisor to lead a county maintenance crew on roads and bridges within the state highway system. You will oversee heavy equipment operations, prioritize tasks, and ensure safety and quality in daily maintenance activities.

The role requires CDL within 6 months, 3.5 years of related work, and the ability to coordinate crews during emergencies and inclement weather. Competitive state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Supervise a maintenance crew on roads and bridges.
• Ensure safety and proper traffic control for work zones.
• Plan daily work schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair roads and bridges on the state highway system.
• Operate motorized equipment used in construction and maintenance tasks.
• Schedule routine and preventive maintenance and respond to citizen work requests.

Skills

Crew supervision

Safety practices

Traffic control procedures

Equipment operation

Planning and scheduling

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges or the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities. Serves as supervising Crew Foreman on a county maintenance Special Project/Drainage/Vegetation Crew. Serves as crew foreman supervising skilled and semi-skilled maintenance workers in various duties such as cleaning ditches and placing sideline and crossline pipe; patching roadway base and surface failures, installing driveways; removing fallen trees from roadway, cutting dead trees on right-of-way, performing vegetation management to improve visibility of signage; installing, repairing, and maintaining flat sheet signs, extruded panel signs, sign assemblies, and sign foundations; and setting forms and pouring and finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other activities related to work request activities and multipurpose operations. Functions as a working supervisor, operates motorized equipment in a variety of maintenance activities, as needed, in the absence of regular equipment operators. Devises a daily schedule for work to be performed by maintenance crew. Determines proper equipment, materials and labor needed in order to complete tasks. Plans and schedules routine and preventive maintenance activities as well as investigates citizen work requests for prioritizing and scheduling the necessary work. Maintains accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports and records related to personnel’s working time, accomplishments, material usage, and equipment usage to input data into departmental asset management systems such as Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). Recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures, and rates employees according to the Employee Performance Management System. Supervises and instructs personnel in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment and proper construction practices in maintaining roads and bridges. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to current agency guidelines, policies, and procedures. Instructs crew members on proper traffic control according to SCMUTCD Standards to warn motorist of road work ahead. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices and documents on job hazard assessment forms, mitigates risks, and conducts safety meeting prior to the commencement of work activities. Instructs crew members on practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with hazardous material and waste. Conducts safety inspection on all assigned vehicles and equipment and instructs crew members on proper vehicle and equipment pre-trip requirements. Ensures employees within the crew completed CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating a CDL vehicle and equipment. Manages assigned crew(s) during emergency or inclement weather operations; available for on-call rotations and extended hours or extended shift operations. 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.

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.