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State of South Carolina
Highway Maintenance Worker III: Crew Leader (61034937)
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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$39,163 / year median in South Carolina
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Operates front-end loader and backhoe to clean out drainage ditches and to install sideline and cross line pipes. Assists with repairs and/or installation of drainage structures, shoulder repairs, slope repairs and cleaning and grading of ditches. Serves as crew leader of a maintenance crew. Performs various duties including manual labor or operating equipment in such maintenance tasks as clearing of right-of-ways, cleaning and regrading drainage ditches, repairing shoulders, patching potholes, making base repairs, paving driveways, laying pipes, building catch basins and pouring concrete for curbs, sidewalks, and raised medians. Assists the foreman in setting up work zone traffic control to include signs, cones, etc. Flags traffic during road repairs to control flow of traffic to protect workers, general public and equipment. Operates 5 and 10 yard wheel tandem dump truck hauling various materials used on maintenance projects. Operates truck with trailer in transporting heavy motorized equipment to jobsites. Assists with training skilled and semi-skilled highway maintenance workers in the maintenance and operation of various equipment, vehicles, hand tools and power tools utilized in maintenance activities. Assists in emergencies and inclement weather operations which may include working hours outside of normal work schedule. When crew is in an "on-call" status, employee is available 24 hours a day. Instructs crew members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing safety equipment, vehicle safety and when working with hazardous materials and waste. Reviews job site hazards with crew members. Produces daily records of work performed and materials used; records data/work accomplishments in Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS). Assumes foreman's duties and responsibilities during his/her absence. Ensures that equipment is maintained according to SCDOT Guidelines. Performs other related duties as assigned. Two (2) years of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.