Highway Maintenance Worker III - Specialty Crew Leader

Salary: $54,080.00 - $66,800.00 Annually Location : Chester County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 187285 Agency: Department of Transportation-District 4 Opening Date: 04/13/2026 Closing Date: 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: KC54 Position Number:: 61036988 Normal Work Schedule:: Other Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Thursday (6:30am - 5:00pm) Pay Grade: GEN07 Hiring Range - Min.: $54,080.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $66,800.00 Opening Date: 04/13/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he/she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. SCDOT Human Resources Office, 1232 J. A. Cochran Bypass, Chester, SC 29706. Phone: (803) 377-4155. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision, serves as a Specialty Crew Leader on a bridge maintenance crew in a wide variety of preventative maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair activities of bridges and culverts in District 4. Serves as a Specialty Crew Leader on a District 4 Bridge Maintenance Crew. Assists Specialty Crew Foreman with planning, managing, and coordinating preventative maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair work for bridge substructure, superstructure, and deck deficiencies noted during bridge inspections. Ensures optimum crew productivity and quality, adherence to specifications, structural soundness of repair and compliance with safety guidelines. Independently leads crew in the absence of foreman. Operates motorized equipment in a variety of bridge and highway maintenance activities as needed in the absence of regular equipment operators including, but not limited to, crawler dozer, excavators, motor grader and backhoe. Coaches coworkers on proper equipment usage. Performs bridge maintenance duties using manual labor in such repair tasks as steel and timber pile repair, steel beam end repair, concrete spall patching, beam saddle installation, and scour and erosion repair. Assists Specialty Crew Foreman in devising a daily schedule for work to be performed by maintenance crew. Assists in determining proper equipment, materials and labor needed in order to complete tasks. Assists in coordination of product delivery of materials used in conjunction with work activities of crew. Assists Specialty Crew Foreman in maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports and records related to personnel's working time, accomplishments, material usage, and equipment usage to input data into HMMS. Assists Specialty Crew Foreman in monitoring the preventative maintenance program of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to monitor equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life. Assists in conducting safety inspection on all vehicles and equipment and instructs crew members on CDL pre-trip inspection requirements. Assists Specialty Crew Foreman with coordinating the placement of traffic and safety control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone and/or job site according to current agency guidelines, policies, and procedures. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations throughout the district and state including inclement weather operations and special inspections after a post event such as a Maintenance Repair or Rehabilitation, collision or natural disaster. May include being available for extended hours or extended shift operations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional RequirementsTwo 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. 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 CommentsNon-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 EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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. 01 Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection. YesNo02 Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection. YesNo03 Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed. 04 What class driver's license do you possess? Class A (CDL)Class B (CDL)SC Class CSC Class DOther State Driver's LicenseNone05 How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply. Job/Career FairReferred by current SCDOT employeeSCDOT presentationSign or billboardBumper sticker/magnetic signFacebook or Twitter postInternshipNewspaper AdRadio AdTelevision AdTrade JournalReferred from Vocational RehabReferred from Department of Employment and WorkforceJobs.SC.Gov webpageOther06 If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation. 07 If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name? 08 I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement. YesNo09 My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement. YesNoRequired Question