Transportation Engineering Technician II (61035975)

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Maintenance/Inspection support role to assist the Engineer Technician III in processing applications for residential driveways and encroachment permits. You will operate a vehicle for field inspections, maintain permit records, and coordinate with ARME for approvals.

The position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license, with readiness to work overtime during hazardous weather or emergencies and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year related experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineer Technician III in receiving and processing applications for residential driveways installation and encroachment/utility use permits.
• Operate a vehicle to review and conduct field inspections on work under encroachment permit in accordance with SCDOT regulations.
• Maintain HMMS permit database and physical copies; forward permits for approval; make recommendations to ARME.
• Investigate reports of illegal encroachments on the department's right-of-way; complete checklists for residential driveways.
• Assist with verifying field quantities for pay estimates and respond to emergencies or hazardous weather as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HMMS permit database

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.