Transportation Engineering Technician II

Overview

Performs inspection for moderate-level maintenance contracts on state roads in Pickens County, such as roadway mowing, vegetation or tree removal, street sweeping, and other related tasks where field measurements for payment are required. Enters daily inspection data into the Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS). Responsible for gathering data and creating contracts for Pickens Maintenance to include on-call concrete, RPMs (Reflective Pavement Markings), long line thermo, tree removal, brush management, lawn care, etc.

Assists in conducting field inspections on complex contracts or permits requiring a firm understanding of technical aspects including traffic control, concrete, asphalt, earthwork, environmental, and safety procedures. Assists in obtaining information necessary to prepare reports required for project development. Required to work during snow and ice or inclement weather to provide support to the office operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Inspect moderate-level maintenance contracts on state roads in Pickens County.
• Enter daily inspection data into the Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS).
• Gather data and create contracts for Pickens Maintenance (on-call concrete, RPMs, long line thermo, tree removal, brush management, lawn care).
• Assist in conducting field inspections for complex contracts or permits requiring advanced technical knowledge.
• Assist in preparing reports required for project development.
• Work during snow, ice, or inclement weather to support office operations.
• Perform 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 essential functions involve 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.

Applications accepted online .gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to District 3 HR at .

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.