Transportation Engineering Technician II (61036709) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**
About the Role
This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered for this position and do not need to re-apply. 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.
Responsibilities
- Performs daytime inspections (bi-annual primary routes, and annual secondary routes) in accordance with EDM 8, including routine inspections of shoulder/ditch, high/low shoulder plans, pavement markings, signs, dead trees, drainage structures, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
- Inspects work performed by maintenance contractors, including mowing cycles (primary and secondary routes), street sweeping, and other maintenance contracts as needed.
- Completes written daily diaries, enters daily data in HMMS, responds to and corrects HMMS data, tracks and files pertinent maintenance contract information, and updates reports.
- Assists in formal walk-through inspections of all guardrails, cable barriers, and crash attenuators within Beaufort County, complying with EDM 42 and Department manual guidelines.
- Completes inspection forms, maintains detailed HMMS daily work reports and work requests.
- Ensures proper processing of internal and external damage claims and FOIA requests.
- Verifies accuracy of contract quantities, purchase orders, and invoices.
- Assists during inclement weather and other emergencies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and one (1) year of related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
- A motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods.
- Occasional travel, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.
- Driving and walking for extended periods, navigating rough and uneven terrain, working near traffic, and exposure to natural environmental hazards.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Working outside of normal schedule during inclement weather and emergencies.
- Exposure to outdoor environments in all weather conditions and noise.
- Working in heavy traffic and all weather conditions, subject to dust, excessive noise, and traffic hazards.
- Requires lifting, standing, stooping, bending, and physical strain.
Schedule
Works 40 hours per week under normal conditions, with overtime as necessary, especially during inclement weather and emergencies.
Additional Comments: Applications accepted online at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are part of the application and must be completed. For application process questions, contact District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.
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.