RE-ADVERTISEMENT** Transportation Engineering Technician II (61036138)

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a detail‑oriented field inspector to maintain encroachment permit files, assist with drawings and permit completion, and ensure compliance with construction and utility manuals.

The role requires daily coordination with utility companies, engineers, landowners and surveyors, performing field inspections, keeping records, and preparing reports for project development. Lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year related experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work outside hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain files and keep encroachment permits updated.
• Assist with drawings and permit completion.
• Conduct field inspections on contracts or permits.
• Coordinate with utility companies, engineers, landowners, and surveyors.
• Prepare reports for project development.

Skills

Field inspections

Traffic control

Right-of-way

Environmental safety

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

**THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED**

Maintains files and keeps all encroachment permits updated. Logs all permits in the computer Encroachment permit program before filing. Assists with drawings and completion of permits when necessary. Re-inspects work upon completion of rejects to make sure all work is in compliance with policies and specifications of construction and utility manuals. Assists in conducting field inspections on contracts or permits requiring a firm understanding of technical aspects, including traffic control, concrete, asphalt, earthwork, environmental and safety procedures. Stays in constant contact with utility companies, engineering firms, private individuals, and contractors; and is in daily contact with landowners and surveyors, looking up rights-of-way and special provisions. Assists in inspections for moderate-level contracts such as roadway mowing, vegetation or tree removal, and street sweeping where field measurements for pavement are required. Meets contractors for on-site inspections. Assists in obtaining information necessary to prepare reports required for project development, including but not limited to, assisting permit applicants in submittal process, and calculating estimates for quantities of moderate-level maintenance and district contracts. Takes the appropriate actions to maintain and keep right-of-way clear of illegal encroachments. Assists in verifying status of location and description of highway system additions. Assists maintenance forces with required routine maintenance inspections and during emergency and/or hazardous weather operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

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.