Job Responsibilities

Serves as Specialty Crew Leader in Holly Hill. Assists the Specialty Crew Foreman with various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within District Seven.

Ensures employees within the crew(s) complete all CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles. Helps conduct training for employees.

Directs crew in supervisor's absence. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium and heavy duty equipment 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.

These activities occur in and around bodies of water (in emergency situations, swimming may be necessary). Inputs data and runs reports in the maintenance data management system for crews and performs QA / QC checks on the data to ensure accuracy of the reports.

Control stock inventory of repair materials. 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 Safety Data Sheets in vehicles as required.

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 to ward motorists.

Keep assigned equipment properly maintained and ensure this equipment is up to date with the Department's preventative maintenance system.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Two and one half (2.5) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement : A valid motor vehicle operator’s 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. Works 40 hours per week under normal conditions.

Works outside in heavy traffic and all weather conditions. Works overtime as necessary.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options;

and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes 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.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of 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.

For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.