Highway Maintenance Worker V Resident Maintenance Foreman (61032701)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee Kershaw County operations, planning, organizing, instructing, and supervising foremen in accordance with department procedures. The role involves daily coordination with foremen and crews, reviewing reports, and ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks.

Candidates must have five years of related work experience, a valid driver’s license, and must obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, instructs, and supervises foremen in all phases of Kershaw County operations.
• Checks and consults with foremen and work crews daily.
• Reviews reports, time sheets, and cost records; recommends personnel actions.
• Maintains data input and reports; ensures completion aligns with business goals.
• Manages assigned crews in emergencies or extended shifts.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Kershaw Maintenance, plans, organizes, instructs, and supervises foremen in all phases of Kershaw County operations in accordance with Department procedures, rules, and regulations. Checks and consults with foremen and work crews each working day. Reviews daily, weekly, or monthly reports, time sheets, and cost records; recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; rates employees as needed according to EPMS. Communicates with local officials, administrators, and public while investigating field complaints. Contacts property owners who have requests, complaints, or damages. Recommends to supervisor the necessary action to be taken. Utilizes HMMS and other computer programs to input data regarding standard maintenance operations and work requests, and maintains level of completion in accordance with business plan goals. Verifies/Checks data entered by foremen and compiles daily, weekly, and monthly reports of the same. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency or inclement weather operations, or entire shift as necessary; may include on-call personnel for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Five (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.

Additional Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or 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.