Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer for Sumter ...

Salary: $74,500.00 - $119,500.00 Annually Location : Sumter County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 185177 Agency: Department of Transportation-District 1 Opening Date: 02/13/2026 Closing Date: 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: HD23 Position Number:: 61034165 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: 02/13/2026 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. SCDOT Human Resources Office, 1400 Shop Road, Columbia, SC, 29201. Phone: 803-737-6660. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities At Sumter Maintenance, serves as the Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer in the overall planning and organizing of all maintenance activities for Sumter County. Investigates maintenance complaints. Evaluates the situation and makes recommendations on materials and time necessary to complete corrective actions. Works with Resident Maintenance Foreman (RMF) and Foremen in implementing corrective actions. Inspects work in progress to ensure compliance with policies and standards. Assists the Transportation Engineering Associate I in supervising all in-house maintenance contracts, encroachment permits and the damage claims process. Meets with the general public, utility companies, city and county officials, employees, landowners, contractors, consultants, vendors, as necessary while representing SCDOT with a positive image by establishing and maintaining friendly and effective working relations. Prepares all reports needed such as Monthly Maintenance Reports, Business Plans, etc. Coordinates with SCDOT construction offices to verify quantities placed in the computer program for resurfacing and other planning programs. Responsible for personnel matters, i.e. disciplinary actions, interviewing candidates for various positions and recommending candidates for hire. Ensures Prevention Maintenance program is performed by employees each month i.e. shoulder/ditching, vegetation management, herbicide, guardrail, cable rail, inspections, drainage structure maintenance, bridge repair and construction, monitor shop operations, etc. Map and chart progress and update monthly to monitor progress and coordinate work with the resurfacing and chip seal projects as they are scheduled to assure that all raodways and ditches are properly prepared to work. Assists the RME in ensuring compliance with OSHA (OPccupations Safety and Health Administration), DES (Department of Enviromental Services), and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations related to environmental audits, inspections, and QMT requirements. Supervises the overall operation of the shop yard with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance. Utilizes HMMS (Highway Maintenance Management System) daily to review work reports for accuracy and documented accomplishments. Monitors unit cost distribution reports for each activity to evaluate operational efficiency in comparison to other counties statewide. Assist RME with e-mail generated comment page and customer survey response cards and general correspondence and letters from citizens. Prepares snow/ice and debris management plans, serves as the coordinator for snow and ice removal. 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 requires 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 May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies. 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. 01 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 02 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 03 Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed. 04 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 05 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 06 If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation. 07 If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name? 08 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 09 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 Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04