Under limited supervision, supervises a wide variety of complex maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system.
Employees in this class supervise skilled employees performing the more difficult activities related to construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Employees in this class serve as a Crew Foreman, Specialty Crew Foreman, Section Shed Supervisor, or Crane Operator.
Serves as Crew Foreman, Specialty Crew Foreman, or Section Shed Supervisor supervising various construction, repair, and preservation activities of roads and bridges within a county or district. Ensures employees within the crew(s) complete all CDL pre-trip inspections prior to operating CDL vehicles. Conducts training for employees. Inputs data and runs reports in the maintenance data management system for the crew and performs QA/QC checks on the data to ensure accuracy of the reports. Assists in preparation for QTM and inspection follow-up to implement corrective action. 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. Functions as a working supervisor. Completes job hazard analysis forms, mitigates risks, and conducts safety meeting prior to the commencement of work activities to inform the crew of the hazards associated with the work to be performed. Investigates citizen work requests; prioritizes and schedules the necessary work. Performs inspections of the roads on the state highway system looking for deficiencies, entering them into the work request system. Plans and schedules routine and preventive maintenance activities. Coordinates the placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to the SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide to warn motorists. Performs skilled manual labor and operates medium and heavy duty equipment in a variety of activities associated with the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Examples include grading, setting forms, pouring/finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways; performs work on shoulders, ditches, drainage structures, pavement markings, etc. Performs a variety of vegetation management activities using equipment such as complex mowers and powered hand tools. Installs and repairs traffic signs, pavement markings, and safety devices such as guardrails. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations; may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. May serve as a Crane Operator.
Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies used in the area of employment. Knowledge of techniques, methods, and practices used in the area of employment. Skill in the use of various trade tools and equipment. Ability to comprehend blueprints, plans, and specifications. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to supervise subordinates. Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to plan operations. Ability to use judgment and initiative to complete work without constant supervision. Knowledge of basic computer skills. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Some positions may require a commercial driver’s license.
Related work experience.