Transportation Engineering Technician III (61034712)

At Richland Maintenance, conducts field inspections for work being performed under encroachment permits. Processes encroachment permits received into the (EPPS) Encroachment Permit Processing System for tracking and forwarding to appropriate personnel for processing and approval. Recommends approval of incoming encroachment permits from municipal entities, private citizens, developers and communication companies. Processes amendment and time extensions requests. Investigates illegal encroachments on the right-of-way. Utilized resources such as the SCDOT Standard Specifications for highway Construction, Standard Drawings, Plans Library, Utilities Accommodation Manual, Access and Roadside Management Standards, P2S, ITMS, Geographic Information System (GIS), and other related engineering publications, manuals or instruments put forth by the permit manager (supervisor). Coordinates work with Resident Engineer, Mainteance Foreman, Representative of Local and State Entities, Consultant Engineers, District Office Personnel, Private Citizens and Richland County Officials. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, to include operating medium or heavy duty equipment. May include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts. 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 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 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.
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.