Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Resident Maintenance Engineer (61033033)

State of South Carolina; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Resident Maintenance Engineer to organize, plan, and coordinate county maintenance unit activities, including road and bridge repairs and schedules.

The role includes supervising staff, ensuring safety, quality, and cost effectiveness, and adhering to SCDOT policies while coordinating with interdepartmental groups and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management is required.
• Five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience required.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and coordinates activities of a county maintenance unit.
• Supervises maintenance work on Interstates, primary and secondary roadways and bridges.
• Ensures performance, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness per SCDOT policies.

Education

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

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Resident Maintenance Engineer organizing, planning, and coordinating the activities of employees of a county maintenance unit. Organizes and assigns maintenance work of Interstates, primary and secondary roadways and bridges in assigned county, such as repair to road surfaces, ditching schedules, mowing schedules, and right of way clearing schedules. Supervises the employees engaged in such work and assures that performance, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness goals are achieved while adhering to all SCDOT policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Supervises, plans, and coordinates daily work schedules for subordinate employees. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives, and promotes teamwork within the organization.

Represents SCDOT on interdepartmental and inter-agency committees and study groups. Develops and coordinates training programs on basic management and highway programs. Provides professional testimony as required.

Receives, investigates, analyzes and makes appropriate recommendations with regard to requests for service, complaints and suggestions from the general public, public officials, and personnel. Manages a yearly budget for maintenance activities. Supervises the purchasing of supplies and materials for maintenance operations. Supervises the preparation of and maintains all files, records, correspondence, requisitions, and other reports related to departmental operations and DHEC, OSHA, and facilities inspections.

Manages, organizes, and inspects the closing of Interstates, primary and secondary roadways due to hazardous and emergency situations and operations. Sets up detours and signage in accordance with SCDOT and MUTCD policies and procedures. Assists District Bridge Maintenance Unit with detours as needed. Manages shop operations in the repair of all equipment assigned to maintenance operations. Manages yearly budget for shop operations, all related reports to equipment operations, and preventative maintenance.

Supervises the preparation of and maintains all files, records, correspondence, requisitions, and other reports related to departmental operations and DHEC, OSHA, and facilities inspections. Performs duties mobilizing and directing employees during emergency situations such as storms, ice, and snow conditions, road and bridge failures, major traffic events, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

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.