What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61034796) position at South Carolina Department of Transportation?
Job Responsibilities
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. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Assists Crew Foreman as needed. Installs and repairs traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices such as guardrails. Follows standards using the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices book. Operates a weed eater around signs, bridges, guardrails, fences, ditches, etc, to control grass and weeds where mowers cannot cut. 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 Filed Guide to warn motorists. Repairs potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. Operates 5-yard dump truck with crash attenuator behind to follow patch crew. Places pavement markings such stop bars, arrows, crosswalks and railroad crossings or thermoplastic according to state specifications. Serves as on-call employee for after-hour emergencies and calls. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
Two (2) 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.
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.
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.
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. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Assists Crew Foreman as needed. Installs and repairs traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices such as guardrails. Follows standards using the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices book. Operates a weed eater around signs, bridges, guardrails, fences, ditches, etc, to control grass and weeds where mowers cannot cut. 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 Filed Guide to warn motorists. Repairs potholes and base surface failures of roadway using hand tools such as shovel, pick, rake and asphalt lute to level asphalt as needed. Operates 5-yard dump truck with crash attenuator behind to follow patch crew. Places pavement markings such stop bars, arrows, crosswalks and railroad crossings or thermoplastic according to state specifications. Serves as on-call employee for after-hour emergencies and calls. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
Two (2) 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.
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.
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.