Transportation Engineering Technician II

Salary : $46,956.00 - $56,347.00 Annually

Location : Sumter County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 173740

Agency : Department of Transportation-District 1

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : HD16

Position Number : : 61033600

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 4

Hiring Range - Min. : $46,956.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $56,347.00

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : :

• You MUST demonstrate in the education and / or work experience sections of the application that you at least meet the minimum qualifications noted for the position.
• Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he / she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. SCDOT Human Resources Office, 1400 Shop Road, Columbia, SC, 29201. Phone : 803-737-6660.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

At Sumter Construction, performs moderately complex inspection work in certified areas of asphalt placement on road projects. Monitors placement rates, temperatures, rolling procedures, and traffic control operation to SCDOT plans and specifications. Makes moderately complex interpretations of specification and plans. Performs moderately complex inspection work in certified areas of earthwork operations on road and bridge projects. Oversees placement of drainage pipe catch basins, embankment, borrow soils and cement reclamation. Performs density testing on soils and aggregates, and base materials to ensure adherence to SCDOT plans and specifications. Makes moderately complex interpretations of specifications and plans. Performs moderately complex inspection work in certified areas of concrete placement on road and bridge projects. Duties include performing pre-pour check lists and inspections, monitoring concrete placement, and performing all required field tests to include checking slump and sir content of concrete as well as making test cylinders and obtaining necessary samples of materials ensuring compliance with SCDOT plans and specifications. Makes moderately complex interpretations of specifications and plans. Performs moderately complex inspection work in certified areaas of foundations installation on bridge contracts. Duties include monitoring the installation if driven piles, drilled shafts, and drilled piles, recording inspection forms as required, and performs or monitor any field testing. Ensuring all foundations are installed in compliance with SCDOT plans and specifications. Makes moderately complex interpretations of specifications and plans. Prepares all necessary construction reports including wage interviews and Site Manager Daily Work Reports, enters sampling data into AASHTO-WARE and Sample Log and uses other required computer software programs as necessary. Maintains these records until the completion of each assigned project. Assists in preparing final construction plans. Performs traffic control and erosion control inspections at the required frequency to ensure compliance with SCDOT specifications. Prepares and submits reports to the Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) and contractors. Inspects contractor's work in correcting note deficiencies. Verifies contractor's stake out work.

Minimum and Additional 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 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 required 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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

What class driver's license do you possess?

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

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If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

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Salary : $46,956 - $56,347