Highway Maintenance Worker IV: Crew Foreman (61036211)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a supervisory Highway Maintenance worker to lead a crew performing asphalt and concrete patching, roadway repair, and related tasks across county/state-maintained roads and bridges. Responsibilities include equipment operation, safety training, and daily HMMS reporting.

Ideal candidates have 3.5+ years of related experience, a valid driver’s license with Class A CDL within 6 months, and the physical ability for long periods of outdoor labor

Qualifications

• 3.5 years of related work experience or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required; Class A CDL within six months of placement.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform strenuous outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of highway maintenance workers across various road upkeep tasks.
• Operates and trains staff on use of equipment (e.g., dump trucks, rollers, backhoe, loaders).
• Maintains weekly/monthly reports and data in HMMS; prepares personnel actions.
• Sets up traffic control for work zones and conducts safety and compliance checks.
• Responds to on-call emergencies after hours, including weather-related incidents.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

CDL knowledge

Tools

Highway Maintenance Management System

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Supervises a crew of highway maintenance workers involved in a variety of maintenance activities such as: asphalt patching, full depth and concrete patching throughout the County to maintain and preserve State-Maintained roads and bridges in a county or district. Works with hot and cold mix, repairs cuts, fills roadway surfaces, washouts, and other base repairs using limestone, fill dirt, sand, etc. Operates, maintains and trains employees in the safe and proper operations of using motorized equipment (e.g. tandem dump truck, steel wheel and pneumatic roller, sand spreader, power broom, backhoe, front end loaders, chipper, asphalt, kettle, tar tank, pro-patch truck, etc.) used in various phases of roadway maintenance, tree removal, clearing of right-of-way, litter control, dead animal, etc. Maintains weekly and monthly reports, time sheets, and enters information into HMMS, recommend personnel actions including promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures, rate employees yearly according to Employee Performance Management System, ability to meet goals established by the District. Investigates/assess work requests from the general public, as well as his supervisor, recommend and/or take corrective action in an appropriate and timely action. Instructs/trains subordinates in the safe and proper operation of equipment, as well as the correct document for pre-operation preventative & maintenance inspection of equipment. Inputs work accomplishments into Highway Maintenance Management System. Sets up traffic control operations for work zones, job assessment forms, to include lane closures, flagging traffic and detour for the safety of the crew and general public. Handles "on-call" emergency operations on a rotating schedule after normal working hours, weekend, and holiday for all road emergencies including inclement weather; snow and ice, or hazardous road conditions accidents and other related roadway emergencies. 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. Physical requirements needed to perform job duties are: walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, lifting, and repetitive motions. Duties are strenuous physical labor for long periods of time, standing and walking for 6 to 8 hours per day, and lifting heavy objects up to and occasionally exceeding 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Exposure to loud noises and inclement weather.

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.