Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Resident Maintenance Engineer (61033033)

Salary: $86,500.00 - $146,166.00 Annually
Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 193893
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 7
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD24
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $86,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $146,166.00

Job Responsibilities
Serves as Resident Maintenance Engineer organizing, planning, and coordinating the activities of employees of a county maintenance unit. Organizes and assigns maintenance work of Interstates, primary and secondary roadways and bridges in assigned county, such as repair to road surfaces, ditching schedules, mowing schedules, and right of way clearing schedules. Supervises the employees engaged in such work and assures that performance, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness goals are achieved while adhering to all SCDOT policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Supervises, plans, and coordinates daily work schedules for subordinate employees. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives, and promotes teamwork within the organization.
Represents SCDOT on interdepartmental and inter-agency committees and study groups. Develops and coordinates training programs on basic management and highway programs. Provides professional testimony as required.
Receives, investigates, analyzes and makes appropriate recommendations with regard to requests for service, complaints and suggestions from the general public, public officials, and personnel. Manages a yearly budget for maintenance activities. Supervises the purchasing of supplies and materials for maintenance operations. Supervises the preparation of and maintains all files, records, correspondence, requisitions, and other reports related to departmental operations and DHEC, OSHA, and facilities inspections.
Manages, organizes, and inspects the closing of Interstates, primary and secondary roadways due to hazardous and emergency situations and operations. Sets up detours and signage in accordance with SCDOT and MUTCD policies and procedures. Assists District Bridge Maintenance Unit with detours as needed. Manages shop operations in the repair of all equipment assigned to maintenance operations. Manages yearly budget for shop operations, all related reports to equipment operations, and preventative maintenance.
Supervises the preparation of and maintains all files, records, correspondence, requisitions, and other reports related to departmental operations and DHEC, OSHA, and facilities inspections. Performs duties mobilizing and directing employees during emergency situations such as storms, ice, and snow conditions, road and bridge failures, major traffic events, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) 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

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.
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