Highway Maintenance Worker III Crew Leader (61035076)

At Kershaw Maintenance, serves as crew leader coordinating various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads within a county or section of county ensuring that all work performed is recorded in the maintenance data management system. Assists Crew Foreman as needed with entering daily time into HMMS, monthly reports, and inspections. Operates medium/heavy equipment such as tractors with mowers, front-end loader, tandem dump truck, etc. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. 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. Two (2) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operators license is required upon entry to the position. 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. Normal work week is 40 hours, however overtime is often necessary. Work is often performed outside in all types of weather and around heavy traffic volumes. This type of work requires strict safety requirements to ensure safety for employees and motoring public. Work is highly technical. On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Duties require walking , standing, climbing, driving,bending,stooping and lifting. Employee may be required to lift 50 pounds.
May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.