Transportation Engineering Technician IV (61032197)

Manages the daily operations of the Pavement Evaluation Unit at the Office of Materials and Research. Supervises activities and analyzes data from the Dynatest High Speed Profiler, Profilographs and Automated Profilers for the statewide pavement and bridge roughness and profile testing program. Generates final reports for statewide pavement and bridge profiling as well as the friction testing program. Manages operation and maintenance of the Falling Weight Deflectometers. Conducts, coordinates and supervises the calibration of roughness testing equipment. Conducts, coordinates and supervises the friction testing program. Conducts, coordinates and supervises pavement and bridge coring. Conducts, coordinates and supervises operations and maintenance of the video pipe camera equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A high school diploma and four and one-half (4.5) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Attainment of a Technician Certification in accordance with the SCOOT Technician Certification Policy may substitute for six (6) months of directly related experience. A valid motor vehicle operators license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. At times, work requires lifting loads up to 100lbs with assistance when necessary. 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.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.

Salary : $57,200 - $68,640