Highway Maintenance Worker III: Specialty Crew Leader (61032703)

Performs skilled manual labor and operates the crane, crawler, and boom truck in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, driving piles, installing and tying rebar, pouring/finishing concrete, performing work on damaged steel, concrete, and timber, etc. Inputs data and runs reports in the maintenance data management system for the crew and performs QA/QC checks on the data to ensure accuracy of the reports. Control stock inventory of repair materials. Keep assigned equipment properly maintained and ensure this equipment is up to date with the Departments´ PM system. Maintain and utilize all required safety and environmental equipment and documents as pertains to self and crew. This includes hard hats, safety vest, safety harnesses, fire extinguishers, etc. Keep updated MSDS sheets in vehicles as required. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Assists Specialty Crew Supervisor with various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within District Six. Ensures employees within the crew(s) complete all CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles. Helps conduct training for employees. Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly reports, time sheets, and cost records to include, but not be limited to, HMMS, Stockpile Management, Inspection Reports, etc. Completes job hazard analysis forms, mitigates risks, and conducts safety meeting prior to the commencement of work activities to inform the crew of the hazards associated with the work to be performed. 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. Performs other related duties as assigned. Two and one-half (2.5) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operators 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. Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at ....

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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.