Highway Maintenance Worker IV: Crew Foreman

Position: Highway Maintenance Worker IV: Crew Foreman (61033265)
Salary: $57,200.00 - $77,000.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 185684
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 6
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KC55
Position Number::
Normal

Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN
08
Hiring Range - Min.: $57,200.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $77,000.00
Opening Date: 02/27/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures::
*** You MUST demonstrate in the education and/or work experience sections of the application that you at least meet the minimum qualifications noted for the position.
*** Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided, but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he/she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment.

Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. SCDOT District 6 Human Resources Office at 6355 Fain St., North Charleston, SC 29406, .
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Crew Foreman supervising various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within District Six. Ensures employees within the crew(s) complete all CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles. Conducts training for employees. Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly reports, time sheets, and cost records; recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; rates employees yearly according to the Employee Performance Management System.

Completes job hazard analysis forms, mitigates risks, and conducts safety meeting prior to the commencement of work activities to inform the crew of the hazards associated with the work to be performed. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Performs skilled manual labor and operates equipment like backhoes, excavator, front end loaders, etc. in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete, performs work on damaged steel, concrete, and timber, etc. Inputs data and runs reports in the maintenance data management system for the crew and performs QA/QC checks on the data to ensure accuracy of the reports.

Control stock inventory of repair materials. Keeps equipment assigned properly maintained and ensures this equipment is up to date with the Department's PM system. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Three and one-half (3.5) 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…