Highway Maintenance Worker III - Crew Leader (61031714)

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the installation and maintenance of signs, herbicide applications and roadway inspections along roads and bridges on the state highway system throughout the district. Acts as Crew Leader on the district-wide Engineering Directive 8 and 12-year Sign Replacement operations maintenance crew.Serves as crew leader and performs skilled manual labor in various duties such as the installation of new signs and straightening of existing signs according to state specifications; placement of thermoplastic pavement markings such as stop bars, arrows, crosswalks, and railroad crossings according to state specifications.

Inspects roads for missing and damaged signs, sign reflectivity, leaning and/or obstructed signs, and other safety hazards.Operates both truck-mounted, backpack and handheld herbicide spraying equipment to control undesirable vegetation around sign and delineator installations, sidewalks, fences, guardrail, culvert ends, and bridge slopes within maintained rights-of-way limits throughout the district.Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or when working with hazardous material and waste. Sets up traffic control according to SCMUTCD Standards to warn motorist of road work ahead. Conducts safety inspection on all assigned vehicles and equipment.

Maintains daily records of work performed and materials used, records to input data into Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS), maintenance logbooks, and compliance forms.Calibrates equipment and maintains herbicide spray equipment for both truck and hand sprayers. Maintains calibration records and chronicles as required. Maintains an up-to-date inventory of herbicides for assigned treatment areas.Operates tandem and single-axle dump trucks with trailers for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations.Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment, and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges.Performs other duties as requested or assigned by supervisor including after-hours work, emergency and inclement weather operations, and assisting on-call personnel.Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.

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.