Transportation Engineering Technician III

Job Responsibilities

At Lexington Maintenance, the employee assists a contract engineer with gathering quantities for various county contract projects, to include but not limited to Brush Management, Catch Basing Conversions and other special projects. The employee maintains the county assets inventory of items inclusive of pavement marking, sidewalk, handicap ramps and culverts for Federal and Non-Federal roads. The employee provides necessary quantities for district contracts when requested.

The employee performs pre and post work inspections of contracts as directed. The employee serves as liaison with contractor to manage work, scope, and change orders as necessary. The employee elevates questions as necessary for prompt review. The employee reviews, assesses, and submits non-commercial encroachment permits for approval. The employee works with permit applicants to obtain required information for permit approval in accordance with the Department’s Strategic Goals.

The employee assists the County Permit Engineer in assessing encroachment permits and makes regular site visits to construction sites to ensure work is in compliance with the approved encroachments permits. The employee ensures traffic control measures are in accordance with State specifications. The employee performs duties during hazardous weather as assigned by direct supervisor or RME.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Additional Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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.

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules

• Health insurance includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

• Defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options)

• Tuition assistance
• Holiday, annual and sick leave
• 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.