Transportation Engineering Technician II (61031691)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and dental

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options for some state,/

Flexible work schedules where eligible

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks personnel to inspect roadways, guardrails, and cable barriers across District 3 counties, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to directives. The role involves maintaining equipment and submitting timesheets and mileage reports, with duties assigned as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and one year of related experience; occasional travel and physical duties are required, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects roadways, guardrails, and cable barriers in all District 3 counties (Greenville, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Oconee) and ensures timely, accurate reporting of inspections.
• Complies with SCDOT Engineering Directive Memoranda 8 (Daytime/Nighttime Inspection) & 42 (Guardrail Inspections).
• Maintains inspection and testing equipment and completes daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Inspects roadways, guardrails, and cable barriers in all District 3 counties - Greenville, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Oconee. Ensures that all reporting of inspections are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Complies with SCDOT Engineering Directive Memorandum 8 (Daytime/Nighttime Inspection) & 42 (Guardrail Inspections). Maintains inspection and testing equipment, as well as completes daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional 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. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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.