Transportation Engineer/ Trans. Eng. Assoc. III - Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer

Salary: $74,500.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Anderson County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188971
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 2
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD23
Position Number:: 61035191
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $74,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $119,500.00
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You MUST demonstrate in the education and/or work experience sections of the application that you at least meet the minimum qualifications noted for the position. Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he/she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. If you have any questions, please contact, SC DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION, 510 W. ALEXANDER AVENUE, GREENWOOD, SC 29646. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities


Serves as the Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer (ARME). Supervises Resident Maintenance Foreman and maintenance personnel, including maintenance repair shop equipment and materials on projects and routine daily maintenance operations involving repair work to ensure a safe roadway for the traveling public in Anderson County. Interviews, hires, coaches and disciplines employees as necessary. Prepares EPMS for Resident Maintenance Foreman and acts as reviewing officer on reviews of foreman. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer in investigating public complaints, damage claims and recommends them for payment or denial. Monitors progress of crews completing work orders in a timely manner. Ensures maintenance work performed meets Department's Guidelines, Policies and Directives. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer in maintenance activities involving complex highway construction work on primary and secondary roadways to remedy defects, prepares cost estimates, correspondence and reports. Assists with compilation and preparation of data for resurfacing program CTC and State (Federal and Non-Federal Aid resurfacing) and represents the Department at the local County Transportation Committee Meetings and other public and/or governmental meetings as required. Inspects conditions of all SCDOT facilities and properties in Anderson County including right-of-way, shop yards, office buildings, Rest Area buildings and grounds, storage buildings, section sheds and grounds. Handles necessary repairs immediately by contacting appropriate personnel to correct deficiencies found on the site. Works with businesses and private citizens in general to get unauthorized (illegal) signs removed from highway right-of-way. This requires inspections and visits to determine which signs need removing, finding and notifying owner by letter or by phone requesting removal of sign. Follows-up to ensure unauthorized (illegal) sign has been removed from right-of-way. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer with management review and progress towards the business plan as it pertains to the goals set by the Director of Maintenance. Prepares, monitors and updates Drainage Plan to ensure proposed roadways recommended for paving are prepped before construction moves in to resurface roadway. Prepares, monitors and updates Sign Plan to ensure all SCDOT roadways have been updated with high intensity signs per current EDM and no sign is older than 10 years. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer with compiling information necessary to submit maintenance projects. Responds to emergency calls twenty four hours per day, seven days per week. Supervises staff during emergencies and inclement weather operations. Ensures maintenance personnel submit complete and accurate monthly mileage reports in a timely manner. 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.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

Additional Comments


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.
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Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

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Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
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What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

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How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

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If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
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If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
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I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

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My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No

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