Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Crew Foreman (61036694)

State of South Carolina; Barnwell (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work hours

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation in Barnwell County is seeking a dedicated Crew Foreman to supervise a team of highway maintenance workers performing ditching, shoulder work, pipe operations and asphalt tasks to keep state roads and bridges in good condition. You will investigate complaints, schedule work, and prepare various reports while ensuring a safe work zone.

Requirements include 3.5 years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and obtaining a Class A CDL within

Qualifications

• 3.5 years of related work experience or equivalent
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• CDL Class A within 6 months of placement
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew of highway maintenance workers.
• Investigate complaints from property owners and the motoring public.
• Schedule and assign maintenance work; prepare reports.
• Maintain safe work zones and enforce safety procedures.
• Be on-call for after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety management

Report writing

On-call readiness

Education

CDL Class A within 6 months

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

As a Crew Foreman, supervises crew of skilled and semi-skilled Highway Maintenance Workers performing maintenance activities to include ditching operations, machining shoulders, pipe operations, and asphalt operations to maintain and preserve state-maintained roads and bridges in Barnwell County. Assists the Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer by investigating complaints of property owners and motoring public and makes necessary corrections. Investigates work requests and schedules the necessary work. Reviews and reports maintenance work being performed within his/her specified area. Prepares daily reports, weekly maintenance reports, time and leave reports, recommends and takes appropriate disciplinary action and prepares ratings on employees under his/her supervision. Supervises and ensures a safe work zone for maintenance crew, as in flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with hazardous material and waste. Performs duties during snow/ice and other inclement weather events. Performs on-call for after-hour 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.

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.

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.