Field Transportation Inspector & Materials Technician

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an inspector to perform certified inspections and maintain multiple certifications. You will document daily activities, measure and record quantities, and enter data into AASHTOWare Project for contractor payment.

The role includes sampling and testing materials, preparing reports, and monitoring work zones for safety per SCDOT/MUTCD standards. A valid driver’s license and physical capability are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related inspection experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform certified inspections and maintain SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI certifications.
• Document daily construction activities and calculate/record quantities in the field.
• Enter data into AASHTOWare Project daily work reports.
• Collect samples and perform field tests on materials for specification compliance.
• Prepare construction reports and maintain records through project completion.
• Monitor work zones for safety and traffic control per standards.
• Notify engineers of issues and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Field testing

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AASHTOWare Project

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an inspector to perform certified inspections and maintain multiple certifications. You will document daily activities, measure and record quantities, and enter data into AASHTOWare Project for contractor payment.

The role includes sampling and testing materials, preparing reports, and monitoring work zones for safety per SCDOT/MUTCD standards. A valid driver’s license and physical capability are required.