Senior Transportation Field Inspector

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

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a certified inspector to join our highway construction teams. You will maintain SCDOT/SCDHEC certification in two specified areas, measure and record quantities on site, and enter daily reports in AASHTOWare to ensure accurate payments.

Responsibilities include inspecting contractor work, monitoring traffic control, documenting field measurements, and preparing construction reports and wage interviews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Technician Certification under SCDOT policy may substitute for six months of experience.
• A current valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains SCDOT/SCDHEC certification in two specified areas.
• Measures, records quantities of installed contract pay items, and enters data into AASHTOWare for daily reports to ensure accurate payments.
• Inspects contractor work on highway/bridge projects across multiple disciplines and ensures compliance with plans and specs.
• Prepares construction reports and wage interviews; monitors work zones and safety issues; maintains day-to-day communication with supervisors.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AASHTOWare

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a certified inspector to join our highway construction teams. You will maintain SCDOT/SCDHEC certification in two specified areas, measure and record quantities on site, and enter daily reports in AASHTOWare to ensure accurate payments.

Responsibilities include inspecting contractor work, monitoring traffic control, documenting field measurements, and preparing construction reports and wage interviews.