Transportation Engineering Technician II (61036138)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-South-Carolina DOT seeks an on-site staff member to maintain permit records, log encroachment permits in the computer system, assist with drawings and permit completion, and re-inspect work to ensure compliance with construction standards.

The role involves daily coordination with utility companies, engineers, landowners, surveyors, and contractors; performing on-site inspections, preparing reports, and assisting with right-of-way clearance and maintenance inspections, with occasional

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year of related work experience.
• Experience with permits, aviation? (not specified)

Responsibilities

• Maintain files and keep encroachment permits updated.
• Log permits in the computer Encroachment permit program before filing.
• Assist with drawings and completion of permits.
• Re-inspect work after rejects to ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct field inspections on contracts requiring technical understanding.
• Coordinate with utility companies, engineers, landowners and surveyors.
• Assist in obtaining information for reports and calculating estimates for moderate maintenance contracts.
• Maintain right-of-way clearance from encroachments.
• Assist in verifying location and description of highway system additions.
• Assist maintenance during emergencies and hazardous weather operations.

Skills

Field inspections

Permit processing

Right-of-way management

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

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.