Highway Maintenance Worker - Specialty Crew Leader
Job in
Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, 29506, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
State of South Carolina
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
-
Construction
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: $54,080.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Florence County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 185629
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 5
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KC54
Position Number::
Normal
Work Schedule:
: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (7:00 - 3:30)
Pay Grade: GEN
07
Hiring Range - Min.: $54,080.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $66,800.00
Opening Date: 02/25/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures::
*** You MUST demonstrate in the education and/or work experience sections of the application that you at least meet the minimum qualifications noted for the position.
*** 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 District Five Office, 3018 East Palmetto Street, Florence SC 29506. Phone .
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Operates lowboy tractor/trailer to transport crane to job site. Operates specialty equipment such as boom truck, crane, and snooper truck. May be responsible for assisting with the sampling of materials. Maintains preventative maintenance records on all equipment. Leads District Bridge construction crew. Assists with ensuring crew operates efficiently to complete construction activities in a timely manner and ensures work is in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control), and SCDOT policies and procedures.
In absence of the Specialty Crew Foreman, performs administrative duties such as time and leave, EPMS (Employee Performance Management System), and disciplinary action enforcement. Supervises crew in construction and maintenance of bridges, reads and understands bridge construction plans and specifications to produce a high quality product. Assists with organizing manpower, equipment, and materials. Helps ensure equipment is properly maintained in accordance with established guidelines.
Assists with completion of reports and forms including asbestos survey, DHEC demolition request, soil borings, bridge construction reports, final construction reports, etc. Performs work in the correction of bridge deficiencies and leads/supervises and assists crew members. This requires communication with each county Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) and his/her designees throughout the district. Assists with maintaining necessary records on bridge construction projects.
This includes but not limited to reports on work production, materials used, pile bearing records, equipment hour and mileage usage, and daily work reports entered into HMMS (Highway Maintenance Management System). Assists with requisitioning and payment of materials through proper procurement procedures. Assists with surveying and layout of new bridge for proper alignment, calculating correct pile lengths and bearing capacities, calculating cut off elevations, and initial site visits for schedule creation.
Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations. May include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts.
Minimum and Additional 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 upon entry to the position. 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,…
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