Transportation Engineering Technician II (61034558)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation in the United States is seeking a field inspector to carry out encroachment permit inspections, review applications, and support maintenance projects across the district.

The role involves documenting field activities, assisting the public and contractors, researching right-of-way documents, and performing safety inspections under variable weather and traffic conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of related experience.
• Current valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform encroachment permit inspections and reviews and process applications.
• Inspect projects including mowing, sidewalks, paving and maintenance activities.
• Maintain field diaries, records and daily work reports per policy.
• Assist the public, contractors and others with right-of-way information.
• Research plats, deeds, as built plans and right-of-way documents.
• Perform guardrail inspections and daytime/nighttime road inspections.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Inspection

Documentation

Public communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Performs encroachment permit inspections and reviews and processes encroachment permit applications.
• Performs project inspections (such a mowing, sidewalks, paving and other various maintenance activities).
• Maintains field diaries, record and daily work reports in accordance with SCDOT policy.
• Assists the public, contractors and others with right-of-way information.
• Researches plats, deeds, as built plans and right-of-way documents.
• Performs guardrail inspections and daytime and nighttime road inspections.
• Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

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.
• A current valid driver's license is required.

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.