Roadway Maintenance Crew Leader – CDL Eligible

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled Crew Leader to supervise maintenance crews across roadway projects in South Carolina. You will direct tasks such as driveway installations, drainage work, sign placement, debris removal, and traffic control planning, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will train subordinates, enter daily work data into HMMS, assist with reports, and support the Crew Foreman during emergencies or severe weather operations.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, and working near traffic and hazards.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance work such as driveway installation, drainage structures, signs, debris removal, and related tasks.
• Operates heavy equipment on the Hot Crew (Backhoe, Excavator, Loader, etc.) and develops traffic control plans for work zones.
• Enters daily work data into HMMS, assigns tasks, and assists with compiling weekly and monthly reports; trains subordinates on equipment use.
• Assists Crew Foreman as needed and supports after-hours emergencies, inclement weather operations, and hurricane/lanes reversal plans.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled Crew Leader to supervise maintenance crews across roadway projects in South Carolina. You will direct tasks such as driveway installations, drainage work, sign placement, debris removal, and traffic control planning, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will train subordinates, enter daily work data into HMMS, assist with reports, and support the Crew Foreman during emergencies or severe weather operations.