Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialty Crew Leader

Position: Highway Maintenance Worker III Specialty Crew Leader (61032378)
Location: Columbia

Salary: $54,080.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 185979
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 1
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: 3/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KC54
Position Number::
Normal

Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN
07
Hiring Range - Min.: $54,080.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $66,800.00
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
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 Human Resources Office, 1400 Shop Road, Columbia, SC, 29201. Phone: .
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

At District One Bridge Maintenance, will be responsible for the sampling of materials, bridge survey and layout, computing bearing calculations and pile cut off elevations. Maintains preventive maintenance records on all equipment. Operates lowboy tractor/trailer to transport crane to job site. Operates specialty equipment such as boom truck, crane, and snooper truck. Leads District Bridge Maintenance crew in the absence of the foreman.

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 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 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 cutoff elevations, and initial site visits for schedule creation. Maintains certifications as required for operation of lattice-boom crane for use in the removal and construction of maintenance level bridges.
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, 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 Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or…