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Transportation Engineering Technician III (61034184)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 1

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Location

South Carolina, 29201

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Salary

$54,080 - $88,600

per year

Type

Full-Time

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Closes

April 8, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves inspecting and overseeing road maintenance activities like repairing guardrails, mowing, and cleaning up litter to ensure contractors meet standards in South Carolina's transportation system.

The role also includes checking safety features such as cable rails and rest areas, handling public complaints, and collecting data for future projects.

It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with hands-on experience in fieldwork who doesn't mind outdoor work in various weather conditions and can handle physical tasks.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma and two years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience, or approved equivalent
  • Technician Certification per SCDOT policy may substitute for six months of related experience
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
  • Comfort working near moving traffic and in outdoor environments with all weather conditions and noise
  • Availability for overtime, nights, weekends, and emergencies, especially during inclement weather

Full Job Description

At Sumter Maintenance, performs inspection of maintenance activities to include guardrail repair and installation, mowing, tree cutting, litter pick-up, vegetation grinding, brush management, concrete repair, full depth patching, sweeping, herbicide, spraying, etc. Uses daily diaries to measure work peformance of contractors work for audit purposes.Responsible for the yearly cable rail, guardrail and crash attenuator inspection plan. Inspects for damages, delineates all damaged areas with traffic devices, check components for deformities, submit reports for repairs, enters inventory data and files reports. Assists RME and Contract Managing Engineer with meeting the general public and foremen concerning complaints and requests for service. Performs weekly inspections of the I-95 north bound and south bound rest areas. Ensuring that the facility contractor and grounds keeper contractor are maintaining the facility accordingly. Collects field data and maintains features inventory for reference in generating future contracts.

Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Attainment of a Technician Certification in accordance with the SCDOT Technician Certification Policy may substitute for six (6) months of directly related experience. A valid 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.

Additional Information

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

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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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5282357