Certified Transportation Field Inspector & Materials Tester

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a certified inspector to perform field testing and manage documentation for ongoing construction projects in South Carolina. The role requires maintaining SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI certifications and ensuring compliance with project plans and safety standards.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, data entry into project systems, and close collaboration with contractors to resolve deficiencies while upholding MUTCD traffic control requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and one year of related experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Physical demands include bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains required certifications (SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI).
• Documents daily construction activities and accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities for contract pay items in the field.
• Enters sampling data into AASHTOWare Project and Sample Log; tracks until results are received.
• Prepares construction reports and maintains records until project completion.
• Monitors work zones as a certified Work Zone inspector to ensure traffic control devices meet standards and contract documents.
• Notifies contractor promptly of traffic control deficiencies or safety issues and ensures corrections.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a certified inspector to perform field testing and manage documentation for ongoing construction projects in South Carolina. The role requires maintaining SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI certifications and ensuring compliance with project plans and safety standards.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, data entry into project systems, and close collaboration with contractors to resolve deficiencies while upholding MUTCD traffic control requirements.