Transportation Engineering Technician II (61036709)

State of South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options (where available

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a field inspector to assist with weekly and final inspections of encroachment permits, maintenance contracts, and compliance with EDM 8 and 42 guidelines. You will perform daytime route inspections and evaluate road features, collaborating with supervisors to ensure accurate reporting.

The role involves reviewing contractor work such as mowing and street sweeping, maintaining HMMS daily diaries, and ensuring proper processing of damage

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to perform inspections, document findings and report to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly progress and final inspections of permits, contracts, and goals for compliance with SCDOT guidelines.
• Perform daytime inspections of primary and secondary routes, including road features such as shoulder, markings, signs, and drainage.
• Inspect work by maintenance contractors (mowing, street sweeping, contracts) and update HMMS data daily.
• Complete inspection forms and ensure accurate contract quantities, PO\'s and invoices.

Skills

Inspection procedures

Data entry

Report writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assist with weekly progress and final inspections of encroachment permits, maintenance contracts, and strategic goals for compliance with SCDOT Guidelines. Reports findings to supervisor as needed. Performs daytime inspections (bi-annual primary routes, and annual secondary routes) in accordance with EDM 8. This includes routine inspections of shoulder/ditch, high/low shoulder plans, pavement markings, signs, dead trees, drainage structures, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and other road features. Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors to include mowing cycles (primary and secondary routes), street sweeping, and all other maintenance contracts as needed. Completes written daily diaries, enters daily data in HMMS, responds to and corrects HMMS data as needed, tracks and files pertinent maintenance contract information. Updates reports as needed, inputs data to track strategical goals. Assist in formal walk-through inspections of all guardrails, cable barriers, and crash attenuators located within Beaufort County. Complies with EDM 42 in accordance with the Department manual for inspection and repair guidelines. Completes inspection forms, maintains detailed HMMS daily work reports and work requests. Ensures that internal and external damage claims, and FOIA requests are processed properly and efficiently. Ensures that contract quantities, PO's and invoices are accurate. Required to assist during inclement weather and other emergencies. 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.

Physical Requirement

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 requires 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. Works 40 hours per week under normal conditions. Works outside in heavy traffic and all weather conditions. Subject to dust, excessive noise and traffic hazards for extended periods of time. Requires lifting, standing, stooping, bending, and physical strain. Works overtime as necessary.

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.