Posting number: 193426
Department: Department of Transportation-District 5
Job classification: Transportation Engineer/Transportation Engineering Associate III
Posting type: Open
Categories: Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades
Investigates requests for service, complaints and suggestions from the general public, property owners, public officials, personnel, and contractors. Evaluates each request and schedules the appropriate action along with the RME. Assist with planning, coordinating, and scheduling work assignments of maintenance crews such as ditching, shoulder work, vegetation management, drainage structures, signing and marking, pavement repairs, and base repairs. Supervises foreman and crew members in daily tasks. Performs field inspections of roads, bridges, and right of ways during the day and night. Assist the Resident Maintenance Engineer in the enforcement and oversight of all current departmental rules, regulations, and policies. Including, but not limited to, safety and environmental regulations and the disciplinary action policy as needed. Recommends and/or approves requisitions for various supplies, equipment, and contract work necessary for various maintenance activities.
Examples of dutiesA bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years or engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A current valid driver's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.
Supplemental informationA 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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