Transportation Engineer Technician III (61036063)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician to assist with encroachment permit coordination in Florence County and to oversee contract management for maintenance activities including guardrail repair, mowing, chip seal, resurfacing, and related works.

You will support planning and monitoring of integrated roadside vegetation programs, assist in preparing vegetation contracts with specifications and inspections, review permit applications, and coordinate

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and three (3) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience.
• Certification may substitute for six (6) months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with encroachment permit processes and coordinate contract management of maintenance activities.
• Support planning and monitoring roadside vegetation management programs.
• Assist in preparing vegetation management contracts, including specs and inspections.
• Review encroachment permit applications for compliance with standards.
• Meet with engineers and developers to resolve encroachment permit matters.
• Ensure work aligns with SCDOT plans and specifications.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations, including extended hours or shifts.

Skills

Engineering Technician Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Technician Certification

Job description

• 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.

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.

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