Transportation Engineer Technician III (61036063)

State of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an Engineering Technician to coordinate encroachment permits in Florence County and assist with contract management for maintenance work including guardrails, mowing, resurfacing, and vegetation control. You will collaborate with the Resident Maintenance Engineer and ARME to plan vegetation programs and prepare related contracts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 3 years of related experience, or a technician certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3 years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience, or an approved equivalent.
• Technician Certification may substitute for six months of related experience.
• Physical demands include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, walking on rough terrain, and exposure to environmental hazards.
• Overtime, nighttime, or weekend work may be required during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/assist with managing the encroachment permit process in Florence County and contract management for maintenance activities.
• Assist in planning/monitoring vegetation management programs and prepare vegetation management contracts.
• Review encroachment permit applications for standards compliance and resolve permit-related issues with engineers/developers.
• Support emergency/inclement weather operations as needed.

Education

High school diploma

Technician Certification (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Coordinates/assists with managing the encroachment permit process within Florence County. Coordinates the contract management of maintenance activities to include guardrail repair and installation, mowing, chip seal, resurfacing, full depth pathing, sweeping of roadway, and vegetation control. Assists the Resident Maintenance Engineer and the ARME in planning and monitoring the integrated roadside vegetation management programs in each county. Assists in the preparation of all vegetation management contracts to include establishing specifications and inspections of work performed. Evaluates and makes recommendations for future work. Reviews encroachment permit applications for compliance with standards. Meets with engineers/developers to resolve matters involving encroachment permits. Ensures encroachment permit work is performed in accordance with SCDOT plans and specifications. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and three (3) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Attainment of a Technician Certification in accordance with the SCDOT Technician Certification Policy may substitute for six (6) months of directly related experience.

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.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.