Job Responsibilities
Serves as Crew Foreman supervising various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within Spartanburg County.
Ensures employees within the crew complete all CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles. Conducts necessary general training for subordinates.
Performs inspections of the roads in the state highway system looking for deficiencies, entering them into the work request system.
Plans and schedules routine and preventative maintenance activities. Investigates citizens work requests; prioritizes and schedules the necessary work.
- Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly reports, time sheets, and cost records; recommends personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures;
- rates employees yearly according to the Employee Performance Management System. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations;
may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards.
May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Three and one?half (3.5) 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.
Additional Comments
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.
Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to : District 3 HR at 864-241-1010
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.
For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.