Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Crew Foreman (61036694)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Crew Foreman to supervise a crew of Highway Maintenance Workers performing ditching, shoulder, pipe and asphalt operations to maintain state roads and bridges in Barnwell County. The role demands hands-on leadership, practical problem-solving, and a strong commitment to safety.

The successful candidate will coordinate work requests, investigate complaints from residents and motorists, and prepare daily and weekly reports while ensuring fair

Qualifications

• 3.5 years of related work experience.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within 6 months.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew of Highway Maintenance Workers performing ditching, shoulder, pipe, and asphalt operations.
• Investigate complaints and schedule work; prepare daily, weekly and leave reports.
• Maintain safe work zones and enforce safety protocols; ensure proper disciplinary actions and ratings.
• Be on-call for after-hour emergencies and perform duties in inclement weather.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance operations

Safety awareness

Education

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Valid motor vehicle operator’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.

Additional Comments

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.