Lead Transportation Tech: Field Inspection & Testing

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician to conduct surveying, construction inspection, and materials testing. The role involves independent inspections, report preparation, and guidance to fellow inspectors in procedures and survey verification.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 4.5 years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience, or an approved equivalence. A motor vehicle license and field travel may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and 4.5 years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience, or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical activities related to surveying, construction inspection, and materials testing.
• Independently inspects construction projects, collects required samples and certifications, and prepares reports documenting inspection results.
• Instructs and provides guidance to other inspectors in inspection procedures and survey verification.
• Assists project managers with monthly estimates in Site Manager and project closeout activities, including final quantities and as-built drawings.
• Participates in project related meetings. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees.

Skills

Surveying

Construction inspection

Materials testing

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician to conduct surveying, construction inspection, and materials testing. The role involves independent inspections, report preparation, and guidance to fellow inspectors in procedures and survey verification.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 4.5 years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience, or an approved equivalence. A motor vehicle license and field travel may be required.