Transportation Engineering Technician II (61036138)

State of South Carolina; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina, through the Department of Transportation, seeks a field support role in Anderson to manage encroachment permits and assist with drawings and permit completion. The position involves field inspections, coordination with utilities, landowners, surveyors and contractors, and reporting for project development.

Applicants need a high school diploma and one year of related experience or an approved equivalent; physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working near

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and one year of related experience or an acceptable equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates encroachment permits; logs permits in the Encroachment permit program; assists with drawings and permit completion.
• Performs field inspections and ensures compliance with construction and utility manuals.
• Coordinates with utility companies, engineering firms, landowners, surveyors and contractors; researches rights-of-way and special provisions.
• Assists in inspections for moderate-level contracts and on-site contractor meetings; prepares reports for project development and quantity estimates.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Maintains files and keeps all encroachment permits updated. Logs all permits in the computer Encroachment permit program before filing. Assists with drawings and completion of permits when necessary. Re-inspects work upon completion of rejects to make sure all work is in compliance with policies and specifications of construction and utility manuals. Assists in conducting field inspections on contracts or permits requiring a firm understanding of technical aspects, including traffic control, concrete, asphalt, earthwork, environmental and safety procedures. Stays in constant contact with utility companies, engineering firms, private individuals, and contractors; and is in daily contact with landowners and surveyors, looking up rights-of-way and special provisions. Assists in inspections for moderate-level contracts such as roadway mowing, vegetation or tree removal, and street sweeping where field measurements for pavement are required. Meets contractors for on-site inspections. Assists in obtaining information necessary to prepare reports required for project development, including but not limited to, assisting permit applicants in submittal process, and calculating estimates for quantities of moderate-level maintenance and district contracts. Takes the appropriate actions to maintain and keep right-of-way clear of illegal encroachments. Assists in verifying status of location and description of highway system additions. Assists maintenance forces with required routine maintenance inspections and during emergency and/or hazardous weather operations. 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 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

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.