Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader

Serves as Crew Leader coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within a county ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the maintenance data management system. Assists crew foreman as needed. Operates heavy equipment such as a backhoe and a motor grader for installing drives, cleaning ditches, repairing shoulders, clearing right of way and repairing roadway and drainage structures in order to ensure proper drainage of roadway.

Operates a tandem dump truck for hauling materials such as asphalt, dirt, and pipe. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates small tools and equipment such as a chain saw, fork lift, front end loader, steel wheel roller, and air compressor.

Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Two (2) 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.

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.