Highway Maintenance Worker IV: Crew Foreman (61033939)

Supervises and manages a crew or crews of skilled and semi-skilled Highway Maintenance Workers, along with all mechanical resources such as Backhoe, Excavator, Front End Loader, Road Patcher, and Truck Mounted equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, including preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork.
• Coaches, counsels, and trains employees; establishes and monitors work processes.
• Implements management policies and promotes teamwork within the organization.
• Accurately documents all activities daily in the Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) following applicable "Business Rules."
• Investigates and assesses work requests within 14 days, documents the assessment in HMMS, and develops a plan to correct based on safety and need.
• Proactively communicates with superiors, peers, and subordinates to relay pertinent information related to all activities.
• Manages, plans, communicates, trains, and maintains safe operation of human and mechanical resources related to work zones, equipment, employees, facilities, and associated responsibilities.
• Reviews and ensures all work is performed safely, correctly, completely, efficiently, and documented per State Standards, Policies, and Procedures.
• Trains, monitors, and directs employees in CDL Compliance, Fleet Safety, PM Programs, and Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance.
• Performs or assists in additional tasks assigned by direct supervisor(s), including Hurricane/Snow and Ice Plans, Customer Service, On-call duties, Traffic Control, Spill Response, and Emergency Work or support.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three and one-half (3.5) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Involves 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.
• Requires walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards.
• May require working 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

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:

• Insurance Benefits: Health insurance (including prescription coverage and wellness benefits), dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: Defined benefit and defined contribution plans, plus the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Workplace Benefits: Tuition assistance; holiday, annual, and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.

Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, with exceptions for those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for some or none of these benefits.