Senior Highway Maintenance Lead — CDL & Traffic Safety

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a crew leader to coordinate construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within assigned areas. The role includes installing and replacing highway signs, pavement markings, and traffic devices.

You will lead a crew, conduct job hazard and tailgate safety meetings, ensure traffic control standards are met, and assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, which may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Class A CDL must be obtained within six months of placement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction, repair and preservation activities for roads.
• Install and replace highway signs and markings.
• Lead safety meetings and ensure traffic control standards.
• Supervise crew and perform emergency/hazardous weather operations.
• May require extended hours, night shifts, or weekends during emergencies.

Skills

Crew leadership

Traffic control

Safety meetings

Manual labor

Hazard response

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a crew leader to coordinate construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within assigned areas. The role includes installing and replacing highway signs, pavement markings, and traffic devices.

You will lead a crew, conduct job hazard and tailgate safety meetings, ensure traffic control standards are met, and assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, which may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.