Highway Maintenance Worker V - Resident Maintenance Foreman (61031901)

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.

Supervises subordinate foremen or other employees in the performance of varied and complex maintenance and construction activities as Resident Maintenance Foreman for a county maintenance unit.

Oversees work of maintenance crews to ensure optimum productivity and quality, adherence to specifications, structural soundness of repairs, and compliance with safety guidelines.

Works with county Resident Maintenance Engineer to implement management policies and initiatives and to promote teamwork from within.

Manages and prioritizes workload, assigns work activity to foremen, assists in securing necessary resources, and assists with complex projects and problem resolution.

Schedules work on a priority basis. Inspects work of crews and makes follow-up inspections as needed.

Aids crew foremen with layout, grade shots, and proper techniques to making the proper repair.

Reviews daily work reports, equipment utilization, reviews work productivity and quality, prioritizes equipment repairs with shop foreman, procures materials, and rents equipment as needed.

Keeps a record of items needed by each crew and supplies them in a timely manner in order for the crews to perform their duties in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Reviews Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) data for accuracy.

Monitors the preventative maintenance program of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed, and monitors equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life.

Periodically conducts equipment safety inspections to ensure that equipment is greased and lubricated, proper coolant and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected for deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leakages are present.

Receives, investigates, analyzes, and makes appropriate recommendations with regard to requests for service, complaints, and suggestions from the public, public officials, and personnel.

Establishes daily crew goals and monitors accomplishments.

Conducts monthly foremen meetings.

Instructs maintenance crews and employees in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, and job site hazards.

Inspects work zone safety set-ups routinely, ensures crews comply with all safety and environmental regulations, and maintains material stockpiles and inventories.

Reviews Job Hazard Analysis Sheets for accuracy.

Recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures, and rates employees according to the Employee Performance Management System.

Maintains an open line of communication with all employees.

Manages assigned crews during emergency or inclement weather shift operations.

Captures work activities for emergency maintenance activities such as ice and snow removal, complex road closures and detours, and major storm recovery and repair operations.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Five (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.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits For State Employees
The 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 Benefits
Eligible 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 Benefits
State 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 Benefits
State 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.

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.

02 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.

03 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 C
• SC Class D
• SC Class O
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05 How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation?

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06 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.

09 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.