Transportation Engineering Technician I (Summer Internship Program) District 3

Job Responsibilities

This position will be used to fill multiple positions in the Department of Transportation District 3 Construction and / or Maintenance offices located in Greenville, Spartanburg, Pickens, and Oconee counties.

In the area of Engineering, the responsibilities include :

• Under direct supervision, assists in the areas of surveying, construction, inspection and / or material sampling and testing.
• Assists roadway inspectors in the inspection of roadway construction, including areas of asphalt paving, earthwork, base, drainage operations and concrete placement operations.
• Aids with office duties, preparing construction reports and daily work reports in Site Manager, assists with reconciling quantities to closeout projects.
• Assists survey parties, uses surveying equipment correctly to measure elevation, distance and set vertical and horizontal controls.

Pay rate is between $17.00-$23.00 / per hour depending on qualifications.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or university program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to : District 3 HR at 864-239-6021

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.

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.