Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader

Job Responsibilities

Serves as crew leader on a ditching crew, coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within a county or section of county ensuring all work performed is recorded in the maintenance data management system. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium or heavy‑duty equipment such as a backhoe in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.

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 to warn motorists. Picks up litter, debris, and dead animals. Assists in emergency and inclement‑weather operations, including operating medium or heavy‑duty equipment. May be required to be 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, and 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 involve bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week, especially during inclement weather.

Applications accepted online .gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to District 3 HR at 864‑239‑6044.

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.