Highway Maintenance Worker IV: Crew Foreman (61033939

Plans, supervises, directs, evaluates and manages the activities of a crew or crews of skilled and semi-skilled Highway Maintenance Workers involved in various maintenance activities as well as all mechanical resources needed for those activities such as Backhoe, Excavator, Front End Loader, Road Patcher and Truck Mounted. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork.

Coaches, counsels and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiates and promotes teamwork within the organization. Accurately documents all activities on a daily basis, into the Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) following all current and applicable "Business Rules". Investigates and assesses work requests within 14 days, documents the assessment in HMMS and develops and implements a plan to correct, based on safety and need.

Pro-actively communicates with superiors, peers and subordinates via all communication media to relay any and all pertinent information related to all activities. Manages, plans, communicates, trains and maintains the safe operation of human and mechanical resources related to work zones, equipment, employees, facilities and/or any associated responsibility commensurate with this position. Reviews and insures that all work performed is done safely, correctly, completely, efficiently and documented accordingly per all applicable State Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Trains, monitors and directs employees in CDL Compliance, Fleet Safety, PM Programs and Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance. Performs or assists in all additional requests or tasks assigned by direct supervisor(s) within the State Chain of Command. This includes, but is not limited to, Hurricane/Snow and Ice Plans, Customer Service, On-call, Traffic Control, Spill Response, and Emergency Work or support. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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.

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.