Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer (61033843)

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer in coordinating activities in the Hampton County Maintenance area. 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 the Hampton Maintenance area to meet our business plans. Supervises all field crews in Hampton Maintenance. Contacts requestors regarding complaints or problems. Uses sound judgement in determining scope of work and corrective action measures for complex projects in accordance with all department rules, regulations and policies. Maintains weekly and monthly reports, timesheets, and cost records. Prepares work 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 scheduled and unscheduled work. Conducts weekly work zone inspections and monthly safety meetings with the unit. Works in EPPS in Encroachment Permits for Hampton Maintenance and working with permit applicants ensuring all information is entered correctly. 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, tree removal, and vegetation control. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s 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 operator’s 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.

Additional Comments

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.