Summary

This role supports the lead engineer in managing road maintenance for a rural county in South Carolina, overseeing staff, equipment, and contracts to keep roads safe and functional, especially during bad weather or emergencies.

It involves planning maintenance activities, handling permits, and addressing public issues to meet departmental goals.

A good fit would be someone with engineering or construction experience who enjoys supervising teams and solving practical problems in outdoor settings.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
Three years of engineering or construction management work experience (or equivalent)
Ability to supervise personnel, equipment, and maintenance contracts
Proficiency in managing plans like ditching/drainage, vegetation management, patching, and sign replacement
Experience with personnel procedures including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and professional development
Knowledge of encroachment permit processes and inspection activities
Capability to handle physical demands such as walking rough terrain, working near traffic, and responding to emergencies outside normal hours

Full Job Description

Serves as the Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer for Abbeville County. Ensures that Abbeville Maintenance is operating effectively and efficiently during normal and emergency operations. Supervises county personnel and equipment during inclement weather operations. Manages and supervises maintenance contract process for Abbeville Maintenance. Work to include preparing quantities, inspection of contract work, and processing of payments for contracts such as routine mowing, brush management, herbicide operations, concrete repair, and any other contract work performed. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer in the creation and implementation of the county Business Plan. Supervises the coordination of maintenance plans to include the Ditching/Drainage plan, IRVM: Integrated Roadway Vegetation Management Plan, Patching Plan, and Sign Replacement Plan to ensure the business goals of the unit are met. Responsible for personnel matters including: EPMS: Employee Performance Management System reviews, PD generation and updates, Disciplinary Action, and various other personnel procedures. Supervises the Encroachment Permit Process through EPPS: Encroachment Permit Processing System and various inspection activities meeting engineering directives for all roads in Abbeville County. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer in researching data and providing technical assistance in preparing reports for budgets, resurfacing and other short and long-term programs. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer in investigating public complaints, work requests, and damage claims. Recommends corrective action and ensures completion. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

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.

Additional Information

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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Transportation Engineering Associate III - Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer (61034834)

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