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Transportation Engineering Technician III (61033563)

South Carolina Department of Transportation
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Job Responsibilities

At Richland Maintenance, performs field inspection duties for various county contract projects. Areas of inspection indude asphalt repair, concrete repair, vegetation management, payment markings, ect. Inspects work being performed under contract to ensure contractor s following all applicable contract/SCDOT specifications. Maintains records of all work completed by contractors and records in daily diary and HMMS (Highway Maintenance Management System) Daily Work Report. Communicates with contractors to schedule work, answer questions, and resolve ssues. Notifies contractor of any deficiencies with work. Measures and complies quantities for contract repairs. Completes field reviews to gather quantities for repair under contract. Ensures data is entered accurately into tracking spread sheets. Performs related duties in other areas of inspection as necessary. Completes weekly inspection of routes for guardrail and cable damage and reports to appropriate office for repair. Completes monthly interstate inspection, bi-annual primary route inspection and guardrail inventory inspection on interstate, primary, and secondary routes. Compiles inspection data and completes report for all deficiencies found. Uses computer to complete reports. Completes Daily Work Reports (DWR) to document all inspection work completed daily. Ensures appropriate notes are documented in DWR. Ensures accurate locations are documented for inspection work. Ensures appropriate HMMS codes are used for inspection completed. Assess work request related to contract repairs. Assists in emergency and inclement weather. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts performing duties assigned by direct supervisor or RME (Resident Maintenance Engineer).

Minimum And Additional 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 mnotor 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 Comments

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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