Transportation Engineer IV - Engineering Manager I (61035536)
State of South Carolina
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Transp. Engr./Transp. Engr. Assoc. III - Asst. Resident Maintenance Engineer (61032001)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 4
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$74,500 - $119,500
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping manage road maintenance operations for a county, including planning work schedules, inspecting roads and bridges for issues like potholes and drainage, and overseeing crews during daily tasks or emergencies like storms.
It also includes handling public inquiries, safety training for staff, and ensuring all activities align with departmental goals.
A good fit would be someone with an engineering background who enjoys fieldwork, team coordination, and problem-solving in outdoor settings.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
- Three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience (or approved equivalence)
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- Ability to perform physical tasks including sitting/standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
- Willingness to travel and work in various weather conditions, including emergency shifts
- Proficiency in reviewing and submitting reports using systems like HMMS and EAMS
Full Job Description
Serves as Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer assisting the county's Resident Maintenance Engineer with planning, programming and coordinating the unit's Maintenance programs and daily operations. Develops and manages critical path databases with location maps outlining yearly and monthly forecasted and actual completion goals and timelines of work performed by in-house county crews and contractual services. Maintains an active asset list dating roadway improvements, and ensures plans and work performed meets established Strategic Goals in correlation with the unit Business Plan.Manages maintenance personnel engaged in the solicitation and procurement of services, and the field inspection of moderate level contracts such as roadway mowing, vegetation or tree removal, street sweeping, driveways, etc. where field measurements for purchase and payment are required. Coordinates and performs physical feature inspection of assets on all state-maintained roads, bridges and right-of-way including low/high shoulders, pavement markings, signs, potholes, drainage systems, vegetation, guardrail and attenuator systems, and other roadway defects in accordance with engineering and departmental directives. Maintains an active inventory list identifying roadway deficiencies for correction. Assists with the development and maintenance of systems and plans for organizing, evaluating, and updating Quality Maintenance Team (QMT) requirements and plans for all unit maintenance activities.
Performs routine safety inspections of maintenance operations evaluating traffic control and operational and safety problems. Trains unit employees on the proper safety practices involved in flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, and job site hazards. Reviews Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) data for accuracy. Review data for activity accomplishments goals, maintenance cost distributions, outstanding work and roadway cost summaries. Responsible for accurate and timely submittal of reports for RME review and submission. Acts as Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) in his/her absence and works with RME to implement management policies and initiatives, and to promote unit teamwork from within.
Answers inquiries and requests for service from the public responding both verbally and through written correspondence. Investigates and process damage claims for the Resident Maintenance Engineer’s approval. Provides expert testimony as directed and assigned. Performs environmental inspections on maintenance facilities, such as storm water and UST and Documents and updates records as required by SCDOT and other agencies. Manages assigned crews during emergency or inclement weather shift operations. Coordinates work activities for emergency maintenance activities such as ice and snow removal, complex road closures and detours, and major storm recovery and repair operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Additional Information
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.
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