Transportation Engineering Technician II (61036138)

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

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking personnel to support highway maintenance and permit activities. Responsibilities include maintaining encroachment permit records, assisting in permit drawings, and ensuring compliance with construction standards.

Position involves field inspections, coordination with utility companies, engineers, landowners, and contractors, and occasional onsite work to uphold safety and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of related experience, or an approved equivalence.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains files and updates encroachment permits in the program.
• Assists with drawings and completion of permits when needed.
• Assists in field inspections and coordinates with utilities, landowners, and contractors.

Skills

Duties understanding

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

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.