Transportation Engineer Technician III (61036063)

Job Responsibilities Coordinates/assists with managing the encroachment permit process within Florence County. Coordinates the contract management of maintenance activities to include guardrail repair and installation, mowing, chip seal, resurfacing, full depth pathing, sweeping of roadway, and vegetation control. Assists the Resident Maintenance Engineer and the ARME in planning and monitoring the integrated roadside vegetation management programs in each county. Assists in the preparation of all vegetation management contracts to include establishing specifications and inspections of work performed. Evaluates and makes recommendations for future work. Reviews encroachment permit applications for compliance with standards. Meets with engineers/developers to resolve matters involving encroachment permits. Ensures encroachment permit work is performed in accordance with SCDOT plans and specifications. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts. Minimum And Additional Requirements A high school diploma and three (3) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Attainment of a Technician Certification in accordance with the SCDOT Technician Certification Policy may substitute for six (6) months of directly related experience. 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 A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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