About usYork County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.
Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
York County Road Maintenance is responsible for i mproving and maintaining all roads under York County's jurisdiction.
About our opportunityWe invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt Transportation Inspector. The purpose of this position is to inspect roadway construction projects, provide quality control and quality assurance inspections in compliance with established construction standards, municipal, County and state ordinances/regulations.
Projected Hiring Range/Pay Grade 115: $24.55 - $29.46 per hour. Salary is dependent on qualifications.
Location: Road Maintenance, York, SC
Work Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday, may have to work occasional overtime to meet demands.
Our Total Compensation Package:- Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
- Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-Time Employees).
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Deferred Compensation optional 401K Plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
- 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- SC State Retirement Plan Pension
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Sick Bank
- Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
- Uniforms
Finalist must be able to complete the following pre-employment screenings: background check, drug screen, and driving Record (MVR) check. Duties and Responsibilities:- Conduct field inspections of road construction, drainage systems, utility and conduit installation and sidewalks within York County’s deeded right of ways.
- Conducts preliminary and final warranty inspections of all newly developed roadways. Inspects shoulder and slope stabilization, sidewalk/curb/gutter, and other concrete components.
- Ensures that all newly constructed roadways are designed and set within the road right of way.
- Ensures all driveway accesses are constructed in accordance with York County's land development manual.
- Processes and records all encroachment permit applications with the Natural gas, communication, fiber internet, water/sewer companies to assure all work is performed within established standards. Works with developers, builders and citizens as needed for any encroachments within York County’s Road right of ways.
- Evaluates existing conditions and problems and/or inspects construction of all drainageways or drainage systems and features inside road right-of-way, including erosion control inspections, silt fence, and rip rap.
- Inspects work zones to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and protocols.
- Inspects the placement of sodding, seeding, and vegetation stabilization.
- Interprets, explains, and enforces compliance with applicable local and state codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures as well as approved construction contracts, plans, and specifications; notifies proper person(s) of violations and of necessary corrective measures; recommends solutions to problems and provides necessary follow-up to verify compliance; issues stop work orders for non-compliance as required.
- Performs related work as assigned.
About youExperience and Education: - High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
- Four (4) years of road maintenance or transportation inspection experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Special Licenses and Certifications: - Valid state driver’s license is required.
- Roadway Inspection Certification from the S.C. Department of Transportation required or the ability to obtain.
- S.C. Earthwork and Base Course Certification, Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) from South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control preferred.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Physical Demands / Work Environment / DisclaimerPhysical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.
Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)
Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.
Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.
Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years$20.0015-19 Years$25.0020-24 Years$30.0025-29 Years$35.0030-34 Years$40.0035-39 Years$45.0040+ Years$50.00Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.
Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.
Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.
Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.
Paid Holiday’s The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
May:Memorial Day
June:Juneteenth Day
July:Independence Day
September:Labor Day
November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day
Training:Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
Closing Date/Time: 4/23/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
