Transportation Engineering Technician I (61035531)

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

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for the Bamberg Construction Unit to assist in construction inspections on projects such as thermoplastic raised pavement markers and guardrails. The role involves recording field notes, sampling materials, and supporting certified inspectors while preparing to become a certified inspector.

Work includes traffic and erosion control inspections, administrative duties, and potential travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in construction inspections under limited supervision on various projects.
• Ensures pavement markings are placed as indicated on plans and drawings.
• Keeps diaries and field notes and completes routine forms.
• Assists in obtaining material samples and entering sample information into AASHTOWare Project.
• Gains experience to become a certified inspector in related areas.
• Assists in administrative duties and in traffic and erosion control inspections.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

(Bamberg Construction Unit) Assists in construction inspections under limited supervision, on the thermoplastic, raised pavement markers, guardrail and other projects. Ensures pavement markings are placed as indicated on project plans and in accordance with temperature restrictions and standard drawings. Keep diaries and field notes and completed routine forms on Director of Construction site. Assists certified inspectors in obtaining necessary construction samples. Duties include obtaining material samples to be tested, entering sample information into AASHTOWare Project to generate sample ID and performing some test under direct supervision. Gains experience in inspection and sampling in different disciplines of construction in preparation to become a certified inspector in those areas. Assist in administrative duties as directed by supervisor. Assist in traffic and erosion control inspections with intentions of becoming certified in these areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

Additional Comments

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.