Highway Maintenance Worker IV - Specialty Crew Foreman (61033774)

State of South Carolina; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work hours

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a bridge crew foreman to supervise maintenance on bridges and roads. You will plan daily schedules, assign tasks, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in operatingBoom Truck, Excavator, Skid Steer, and Dump Truck is implied by the role.

Requires four years of related experience and a valid CDL Class A license with six months to obtain. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential for success in this role, with duties in

Qualifications

• Four years of related construction or maintenance experience.
• CDL Class A license required within six months.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license at entry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bridge crew and perform maintenance on bridges and roads.
• Plan and schedule routine and preventive maintenance activities.
• Determine equipment, materials, and labor needed for tasks.
• Coordinate traffic control and safety practices in work zones.
• Maintain records of time, material usage, and equipment in EAMS.
• Ensure CDL pre-trip inspections and safety compliance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Maintenance planning

Crew supervision

Tools

EAMS

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as bridge crew foreman supervising personnel to perform various construction, repair, and preservation of bridges and roads. Functions as a working supervisor; operates motorized equipment in a variety of maintenance activities, as needed. Plans and schedules routine and preventative maintenance activities as well as investigates bridge deficiencies reported from inspections; prioritizes and schedules the necessary work. Devises a daily schedule for work to be performed by bridge crew. Determines proper equipment, materials, and labor needed in order to complete tasks. Reviews inspection reports for needed repairs to bridges on the state highway system. Closes out bridge deficiencies in Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) after repairs are made. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices, completes job hazard assessment forms, mitigates risks, and conducts safety meeting prior to commencement of work activities. 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 practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, and job hazards. Maintains accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports and records of personnel's working time, accomplishments, material usage, and equipment to input data into EAMS; recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; rates employees according to the Employee Performance Management System. Conducts safety inspection on assigned vehicles and equipment and instructs crew members on proper vehicle and equipment pre-trip requirements. Ensures employees within the crew complete CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles and equipment. Manages assigned crew in emergency or inclement weather operations; may include on-call personnel for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Operates Boom Truck, Excavator, Skid Steer, and Dump Truck. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Four (4) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator ’s license is required upon entry to the position.
• 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 involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Benefits For State Employees

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Insurance Benefits

• health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• term life insurance
• long term disability coverage
• flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• defined benefit retirement plan
• defined contribution retirement plan
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

Workplace Benefits

• tuition assistance
• holiday leave, annual leave, and sick leave
• 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.

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.