Highway Maintenance Worker III - Specialty Crew Leader

Job Responsibilities

Serves as a Specialty Crew Leader coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of bridges within a district ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the maintenance data management system. Assists the Specialty Crew Foreman as needed. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up maintenance work zones according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists.

Assists in the planning and scheduling of routine and preventive maintenance activities. Determines proper equipment, materials, and labor needed in order to complete tasks. Inputs data and runs reports in the maintenance data management system for the crew and performs quality assurance/quality control checks on the data to ensure accuracy of the reports. Performs skilled manual labor and operates various equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of bridges on the state highway system.

Examples may include, but are not limited to, a skid steer, mini excavator, snooper truck, bucket truck, man lift, forklift, lowboy truck and trailer. Performs a variety of bridge maintenance activities using equipment such as complex saws, power tools, measuring devices and welders. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operation; may include being available for extended working hours or 12‑hour shifts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Two and one‑half (2.5) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. 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 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.

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.

State employees are eligible for health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; paid vacation and sick leave. Work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Eligible employees may also enroll in health insurance including prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long‑term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees eligible for retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Other benefits include tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Benefits above are available to most state employees, except those in temporary positions.

Employees in temporary grant and time‑limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. Contact the hiring agency for details.