Transportation Engineering Technician II (61035975)

State of South Carolina; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina, through the Department of Transportation, seeks a Maintenance Assistant to support permit processing for residential driveways and encroachments. You will help inspect DOT rights‑of‑way work and maintain permit records in HMMS, coordinating with ARME for approvals; assist with damage claims and pay estimates in Kershaw County.

You may be required to work overtime or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies to help ensure public safety.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid motor vehicle license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineer Technician III in processing applications for residential driveways installation and for encroachment and utility use permits.
• Operate a vehicle to review and conduct periodic field inspections on work under encroachment permits.
• Maintain HMMS permit database and a hard copy of all permits issued; forward permits to ARME for approval.
• Investigate reports of illegal encroachments and process damage claims for Kershaw County; document all pertinent information.
• Assist with verifying field quantities for pay estimates and support operations during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

1 year related experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

At Kershaw Maintenance, assists the Engineer Technician III in receiving and processing applications for residential driveways installation by the Department. Assists Engineer Technician III in receiving and processing applications for encroachment and utility use permits. Operates a vehicle to review and conduct periodic field inspections on work being performed under encroachment permit ensuring that work is being performed in accordance to SCDOT regulations. Permit requests should include all activities to be performed on DOT right-of-ways by private citizens or contractors. Maintains active contact with utility concerns and independent contractors while operating in the county. Maintains HMMS permit database for tracking and maintains a hard copy of all permits issued. Forwards permits to ARME for approval. Makes recommendations on all other permits to the ARME. Investigates all reports of illegal encroachments on the department’s right-of-way. Completes checklist for residential driveways per review and field inspections of site. Investigates and processes damage claims received in Kershaw County. This involves investigation as soon as possible and documenting all information that is relative to the incident. Makes recommendations to ARME regarding the department's responsibility in the claim. Assists Engineer III with verifying field quantities for pay estimates. Works as required or as necessary during hazardous weather or other emergencies to ensure the safety of the motoring public.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. A valid motor vehicle license is required.

Additional Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.