Highway Maintenance Worker

Job Responsibilities 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 construction 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 the absence of the foreman, performs administrative duties such as time and leave, EPMS (Employee Performance Management System), and disciplinary action enforcement. Leads/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. Assists with ensuring 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 as 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 is 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. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts. THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED. Minimum and Additional Requirements Two and one-half (2.5) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence in accordance with State Human Resources Regulations. 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 involves bending, stooping reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work hours outside the normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental related emergencies. Additional Comments A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.