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Posted: February 2, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Transportation Engineering Technician II (61034539)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$45,300 - $77,000

per year

Closes

February 18, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves fieldwork in transportation surveying, where you'll use tools to measure land elevations, clear brush, and gather data for road and highway projects in South Carolina.

You'll assist with equipment operation, record notes, and help with property research under a licensed surveyor.

It's a good fit for someone with basic surveying experience who enjoys outdoor work and can handle physical tasks in varied weather and terrain.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of related experience in surveying or transportation
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Ability to perform physical tasks like bending, kneeling, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Comfort walking extended periods on rough terrain and working near traffic
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours, including weekends if needed
  • Basic proficiency in maintaining work logs and using state employee systems like SCEIS

Full Job Description


Proficiently operates level rod to determine elevations, prism poles to provide alignment and collect topography and uses bush axe and saws to clears brush for line of sight and takes measurements as needed. Assists with and occasionally operates specialized survey equipment including manual total station, data collector, and level to perform basic survey operations in establishing elevations of benchmarks, ground controls, profiles and cross sections. Maintains and records field notes which includes profile, cross sections and topography. Reduces level notes to check for elevation precision. Assists with the operation, calibration and maintenance of basic equipment and job safety including placement and maintenance of signs. Under the direction of a SC registered land surveyor, performs courthouse and field research to locate property lines and corners and assists in plotting property information. Locates and obtains utility data in the field. Maintains personal daily work log. Utilizes ESS in SCEIS to enter work time with charge codes and leave requests, Uses ESS to maintain personal information. Trains in matters relating to highway design including horizontal and vertical alignment. Assists with the setting of ground panels and the surveying to establish the coordinates and elevations of panel points for photogrammetric topographic mapping. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves 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.

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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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/2/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5218461