South Carolina Department of Transportation · 2 days ago
Transportation Engineering Technician II (61034559)
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining and improving the state's transportation system, and they are seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician II. This role involves performing roadway safety inspections and assisting with maintenance contractor inspections in Dorchester County.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Performs roadway safety inspections of shoulders, barriers, vegetation, drainage, traffic signs and pavement markings (primarily for reflectorization) on all system roads in Dorchester County
Inspections are performed daily, monthly, annually, nightly, and in accordance with policies, procedures and SCDOT specifications
Performs inspections of all work completed by maintenance contractors, including mowing cycles, litter pickup, tree removal, street sweeping, and other maintenance contracts as needed on all system roads in Dorchester County
Assists in the inspections of repairs to all guardrail, cable barriers and crash attenuators in accordance with policies, procedures and SCDOT specifications
Assists in the completion of annual walkthrough inspection of interstate guardrails
Performs general office duties, including correspondence related to roadway safety inspections and maintenance contract processes
Maintains complete and accurate daily diaries
Uses the Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) or equivalent software, along with related programs and electronic equipment, to carry out daily responsibilities
Assists with right-of-way data, utility locates and the researching of plans
Learns the processes for weekly progress and final inspections of encroachment permits
Assists customers with information as directed by supervisor
Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, which may require availability for extended hours or 12-hour shifts
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence
A motor vehicle operator's license is required
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
Company
South Carolina Department of Transportation
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