Transportation Engineer Technician III (61036063)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician to support encroachment permits and county road projects in Florence County. You will coordinate permit reviews, assist with contract management for maintenance activities, and ensure work aligns with SCDOT plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include preparing contract documents, inspecting work, aiding in vegetation management initiatives, and supporting emergency operations, including extended shifts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher with technician experience.
• Certification may substitute for related experience.
• Ability to read and follow engineering plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/assist encroachment permit process within Florence County.
• Coordinate contract management for maintenance activities per plans.
• Assist planning/monitoring vegetation management programs.
• Prepare vegetation management contracts with specs and inspections.
• Review permit applications for compliance; meet with engineers to resolve issues.
• Assist with emergency weather operations; possible extended hours.

Skills

Engineering technician experience

Attention to detail

Reading and interpreting plans

Communication with engineers

Education

High school diploma

Technician Certification

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.

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.

Additional Comments

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

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.