Highway Maintenance Worker III - Specialty Crew Leader (61033400)

Responsibilities

• Serves as Specialty Crew Leader coordinating various maintenance operations such as but not limited to pavement patching, drainage structures and pipe cleaning, and low shoulder repair.
• Operates Jet Vac (vacuum/pipe truck) for Aiken County.
• Operates heavy equipment to include backhoes, motor graders, and front end loader.
• Maintains working knowledge and inputs daily work accomplishments into the HMMS system.
• Operates Injection Patcher, Tailer Mounted (AMZ/Durapatcher), large roller >4 tons, and tandem dump truck in patching operations.
• Assists with the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone.
• Serves as a flagger to safely direct and control traffic in maintenance work zones.
• Conducts and documents pre-trip equipment/vehicle inspection in accordance with the Department's most current rules, policies and procedures for fleet safety.
• Operates small equipment, powered tools, and hand tools to perform a variety of maintenance activities.
• Operates standard dump truck with snow plow attachment and salt spreader to remove snow and ice from roadways and bridges during inclement weather.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to some state agencies).
• Health insurance includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement plan options: defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan) offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; 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.