Transportation Engineering Technician I (61032281)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Work‑life balance programs such astele

Job summary

State of South Carolina in Columbia is seeking an Inspection Assistant to support construction inspection activities and help prepare timely reports. The role involves assisting with inspections of pavement markings, guardrails, and related data collection, while maintaining equipment and recording daily time.

The position requires reliability and the ability to work outdoors and weekends as needed, with potential field duties and reporting responsibilities at a state level.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or approved equivalence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction inspection activities and produce required reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in inspection of non-certifications fields such as permanent pavement markings, guardrail, clearing and grubbing, wage regulation interviews, Stage Type Inspections, etc., and produce related reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain inspection and testing equipment, complete daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assists in all construction inspection activities and helps produce required reports relating to those inspections in a timely manner. Assists in inspection of non-certifications fields such as permanent pavement markings, guardrail, clearing and grubbing, wage regulation interviews, Stage Type Inspections, etc. and produces the required reports relating to those inspections in a timely manner. Assists with construction verification surveys, preconstruction layout, collection of samples, collection of certifications, and other data collection relating to construction inspection activities. Maintains inspection and testing equipment, as well as, completes daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Work‑life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Dental
• Vision
• Term life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Defined benefit plan
• Defined contribution plan
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

Workplace Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Holiday, annual, and sick leave
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.