Summary
This job involves managing permits for construction or work near roads in two South Carolina counties, inspecting sites to ensure everything follows rules, and helping with road maintenance, bridge repairs, and related tasks.
It's a hands-on role that includes fieldwork like walking rough terrain and coordinating with teams.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in technical fieldwork or engineering support who doesn't mind physical work outdoors.
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
- Ability to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfort walking for extended periods on rough terrain and working near moving traffic
- Tolerance for natural environmental hazards, occasional noise, and irregular hours including weekends
- Skills in permit processing, inspection, and coordination with engineers and applicants
Full Job Description
Manages encroachment permit process for both Edgefield and Saluda Counties. Meets and corresponds, and coordinates with Permit Applicants in order to prepare and review all permit applications, verifies information submitted for accuracy, processes permit applications in Encroachment Permit Processing System (EPPS) for the appropriate Resident Maintenance Engineer's or District Permit Engineer's review and approval. Processes encroachment permit applications for review and approval by the appropriate Resident Maintenance Engineer. Inspects encroachment permit work for permit compliance. Assists the Saluda Resident Maintenance Engineer with managing maintenance contracts and roadway inspections for Saluda County. Assists Saluda Resident Maintenance Engineer with logistics concerning the District Bridge Crew such as but not limited to: surveying of lines and grades, erosions control measures, traffic control, utility conflict resolution, scheduling, coordination or repairs with other county units, and documentation of repairs of bridge projects. Assists the Saluda Resident Maintenance Engineer with managing the preparation and inspection of Saluda County's maintenance contracts, such as: vegetation management, concrete repairs, drainage repairs, herbicide applications, and roadway sweeping. Conducts regular field inspections of approved encroachment permits in Edgefield and Saluda Counties to ensure permitted work meets permit requirements in accordance to department policies and procedures. Performs routine roadway and right of way inspections such as shoulders, pavement markings, signs, surface repairs, drainage, guardrail, and vegetation for Saluda County. Assists the Saluda Resident Maintenance Engineer with logistics concerning District Bridge Replacement/Repair crew projects, such as but not limited to: technical survey grade layout, traffic control, erosion control installation and inspection, utility conflicts, scheduling of work, and coordination with other county maintenance units. Assists the Saluda Resident Maintenance Engineer with assessing work request, preparing reports, and performing other related administrative duties as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
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.
