Transportation Engineering Associate III - Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer (61034685)

Serves as Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer in coordinating activities on a county-wide basis. Schedules major activities including, but not limited to, maintenance and installation of driveways, signage and pavement markings, construction and maintenance of drainage structures, litter/debris removal, vegetation management, bridge maintenance, ditch and shoulder operations, patching/paving, and other special operations. Ensures efficient and effective programs are performed in Bamberg County to meet business plans. Supervises all field crews in Bamberg County. Maintains weekly and monthly reports, timesheets and cost records. Prepares orders for materials needed for major maintenance operations. Prepares reports regarding work performed and work to be scheduled. Completes all orders for materials and other reports in a timely manner. Ensures sufficient quantities of materials are available for all scheduled and unscheduled work. Conducts weekly work zone inspections and monthly safety meetings with unit. Contacts requestors regarding complaints or problems. Uses sound judgment in determining scope of work and corrective action measures for complex projects in accordance with all department rules, regulations and policies. Acquired Herbicide license and maintain it for the duration of the position. Use knowledge when spraying herbicide in house and when contractors come. Stay in communication with other counties throughout the district to schedule and coordinate the Jet-Vac truck for work requests. Supervise the Specialty Equipment Crew Lead Operator throughout the District and when in Bamberg County. Recommends and issues personnel actions including promotions, transfers and disciplinary action measures; rates employees annually utilizing the Employee Performance Management System. Assists in preparing contracts and communicating with vendors for resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, vegetation control and tree removal. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A bachelors degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operators license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require 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. 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.

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.