Highway Maintenance Worker V: Resident Maintenance Foreman (61034893)

State of South Carolina; Old Saint George (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement and savings plan options

Telecommuting options where applicable

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation in Dorchester County seeks a Resident Maintenance Foreman to supervise foremen and crews across road and bridge maintenance projects. You will organize schedules, safety training, and major operations including driveways, signage, drainage, paving, and vegetation management, ensuring work quality and safety.

The role supports field investigations of complaints, data updates in maintenance systems, and hazard analyses.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related work experience or an accepted equivalent.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Supervises foremen and crews in construction, repair and preservation of roads and bridges across Dorchester County.
• Organizes maintenance crew schedules, safety training, and major activities including driveways, signage, drainage, litter removal, vegetation management, patching and paving, and other special operations.
• Assists for investigation and assessment of field complaints to ensure timely response and safety; updates data and runs reports in the highway maintenance system.
• Conducts weekly work zone and jobsite hazard analyses; monitors CDL pre-trip inspections and maintains time sheets and cost records.
• Prepares orders for stockpile or direct purchase materials; ensures sufficient quantities of materials are available for scheduled and unscheduled work.
• Oversees facility cleanliness, maintenance of equipment and storage areas; coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections; manages emergency operations and detours per the Work Zone Manual.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Resident Maintenance Foreman supervising foremen and/or crews in various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within Dorchester County. Organizes maintenance crews schedules, safety training and trains in major activities including, but not limited to, driveways, signage and pavement markings, drainage structures, litter/debris removal, vegetation management, bridge maintenance, ditch/shoulder operations, patching/paving, and other special operations. Assists the Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer with the investigation and assessment of field complaints related to highway maintenance to ensure response and safety. Updates assessment data and runs reports in the highway maintenance data management system for crew foremen. Conducts weekly work zone and jobsite hazard analysis inspections. Monitors CDL Pre-Trip Inspections. Maintains weekly and monthly reports, time sheets and cost records. Checks data entries such as DWRs, inspections and work requests for accuracy. Prepares orders for stockpile or direct purchase materials needed for major maintenance operations. Completes all orders for materials and other reports in a timely manner. Ensures sufficient quantities of materials are available for all scheduled and unscheduled work. Monitor/reviews section shed and maintenance facility operations to assure that supervisors and employees are maintaining cleanliness of facility, equipment, and storage stall areas. Supervises the preparations for required monthly, quarterly and annual inspections. Manages maintenance crews in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hours shifts. Supervises the setup of emergency detours according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers and disciplinary action measures, coaches and counsels employees; rates employees annually utilizing the Employment Performance Management System. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.

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

• 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
• vision
• term life insurance
• long term disability
• flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

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

Workplace Benefits

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual 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.