Transportation Engineering Associate III - Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer (61035471)

State of South Carolina; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Transportation, is seeking an Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer to support daily to monthly maintenance operations in Horry County. You will review requests, assist with safety compliance under OSHA and environmental standards, and help supervise maintenance of drainage, pavement repairs, and marking projects.

You will also aid in personnel meetings, reporting, and administrating equipment use and HMMS processes, with potential overtime during

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management, plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Review requests daily, weekly, or monthly and perform related duties.
• Assist the RME and OSHA Officer to ensure safety regulations are understood and followed.
• Supervise maintenance of drainage structures, pavement repairs, and pavement markings within the county area.
• Address public complaints and monitor HMMS program.
• Assist in supervising use of state equipment and maintain related records in SCDOT systems.
• Conduct personnel meetings and assist with hiring decisions and disciplinary actions when needed.
• Assist in administrative tasks such as composing reports and daily/work forms.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Administrative reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Construction Science and Management

Tools

SCDOT computer programs

Job description

Serves as Assistant Resident MaintenanceEngineer; works in the office reviewing requests that must be completed on a daily, weeklyor monthly basis; performs related duties as assigned by the RME, DRME, or DEA.

Assists the RME and OSHA Officer in making sure employees are made aware of safety regulations applicable under "OSHA", as well as environmental and DHEC regulations that concern SCDOT.

Assists RME in supervising the maintenance of drainage structures, pavement repairs, and pavement markings on rights of way within Horry County Maintenance area. Assists in addressing complaints from the general public, county and city officials; monitors HMMS program.

Assists RME in supervising the use of state equipment including but not limited to trucks, mowers, motor graders, backhoes, ditchers, track hoes, and traffic control equipment. Also maintains the information in SCDOT computer programs.

Assists RME in conducting personnel meetings, recommend personnel changes, new hires, and/or disciplinary action when needed. Also assists in administrative activities such as composing reports and letters, checking daily work reports, EMPS forms etc.

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 involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

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.