Transp. Engr/Transp. Engr. Assoc. III - Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer (61032017)

State of South Carolina; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer to support planning and coordination of Chester County's highway maintenance programs. You will oversee in-house crews and contractors to meet yearly goals, maintain asset inventories, and ensure work aligns with the unit's business plan.

Travel may be required. The role involves safety inspections, data reviews in HMMS/EAMS, and coordination of emergency operations such as ice, snow, road closures,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management with three years of engineering or construction management experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, serves as the Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer with planning and coordinating the unit's maintenance programs and daily operations.
• Manages critical path databases with location maps for forecasted and actual work by crews and contractors.
• Reviews HMMS and EAMS data for accuracy and submits reports for RME review.
• Performs safety inspections, trains staff on flagging and safety, and responds to public inquiries.
• Coordinates emergency maintenance activities, road closures, detours, and storm recovery operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, serves as the Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer assisting the Chester County Resident Maintenance Engineer with planning, developing and coordinating the unit's Maintenance programs and daily operations. Develops and manages critical path databases with location maps outlining yearly and monthly forecasted and actual completion goals and timelines of work performed by in-house county crews and contractual services. Maintains an active asset list dating roadway improvement, and ensures plans and work performed meets established strategic goals in correlation with the unit's business plan. Manages maintenance personnel engaged in the solicitation and procurement of services, and the field inspection of contracts such as roadway mowing, vegetation or tree removal, street sweeping, driveways, and where field measurements for purchase and payment are required. Coordinates and performs physical feature inspection of assets on all state-maintained roads, bridges and right-of-way including low/high shoulders, pavement markings, signs, potholes, drainage systems, vegetation, guardrail and attenuator systems, and other roadway defects in accordance with engineering and departmental directives. Maintains an active inventory list identifying roadway deficiencies for correction.

Assists with the development and operation of plans for organizing, evaluating, and updating the Quality Maintenance Team (QMT) and district requirements and plans for all unit maintenance activities. Reviews Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) data for accuracy. Reviews data for activity accomplishment goals, maintenance cost distributions, outstanding work and roadway cost summaries. Responsible for accurate and timely submittal of reports for RME review and submission. Performs routine safety inspections of maintenance operations evaluating traffic control and operational and safety problems. Trains unit employees on the proper safety practices involved in flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, and job site hazards. Acts as Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) in his/her absence and works with RME to implement management policies and initiatives, and to promote unit teamwork.

Answers inquiries and requests for service from the public responding both verbally and through written correspondence. Investigates and process damage claims for the Resident Maintenance Engineer's approval. Provides expert testimony as directed and assigned. Performs environmental inspections on maintenance facilities, such as storm water drains and Underground Storage Tanks (UST). Documents and updates records as required by SCDOT and other agencies. Manages assigned crews during emergency or inclement weather shift operations. Coordinates work activities for emergency maintenance activities such as ice and snow removal, complex road closures and detours, and major storm recovery and repair operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, 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. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

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.