Transportation Engineering Technician Iii (61033512)

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Transportation Engineering Technician III for Sumter Maintenance. Reviews, inspects and makes approval recommendations for all incoming encroachment permits from private citizens and the local municipalities to include the City of Sumter Water & Sewer Division, Sumter County Public Works, Spectrum, Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Black River Electric, Farmers Telephone, High Hills Rural Water, Oswego Water and all other engineering firms. Reviews applications for accuracy and compliance with specifications. Performs the review, investigation and processing of all damage claims. Compiles and enters all documentations for submittal through RMIS (Risk Management Information System), and makes recommendations to RME (Resident Maintenance Engineer) for approval and/or denial. Enters all permits received into the Encroachment Permit Processing System (EPPS) for tracking and forward to appropriate personnel for processing and approval. Returns all pertinent correspondence to the applicants; maintain pending and complete records for the office files. Performs complex technical duties in all aspects of construction work relating to encroachment permits, to include field inspection and working with permittees, engineering firms and property developers to finalize projects. Works during hazardous weather conditions as assigned by the shift supervisor.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and three (3) 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.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work in all weather conditions. Physical skills necessary to perform job duties include: carrying, lifting up to 50 (fifty) pounds, attendance, cleaning, climbing, driving, bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, removing, sitting, speaking, squatting, twisting, standing, stooping, walking, writing.

Works overtime as necessary.

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