Highway Maintenance Worker III - Specialty Crew Leader (61035257)

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the Specialty Crew Leader, assists with the development and execution of the District's Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) plan. Operates herbicide application equipment and herbicide truck in accordance to the IRVM plan. Maintains equipment, including calibration of herbicide application equipment. Maintains updated IRVM chemical inventories, labels, and MSDS. Completes daily herbicide application reports and enters daily work reports in HMMS. Maintains a South Carolina Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License. Assists in emergencies removing fallen trees, snow, ice from highways and bridges caused by hazardous weather. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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. Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Physical Requirement: 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

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 6 HR at ....

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.