Transportation Engineering Technician I (61035531)

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bamberg Construction Unit is seeking personnel to assist in construction inspections under limited supervision, ensuring pavement markings follow project plans and temperature constraints. The role includes taking field notes, obtaining material samples, and data entry into the AASHTOWare Project system.

The position also involves gaining experience toward certification in multiple inspection disciplines, performing administrative duties, and assisting in traffic and erosion control inspections

Qualifications

• High school diploma or approved equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction inspections under limited supervision.
• Ensure pavement markings and other work comply with project plans and drawings.
• Assist in obtaining material samples and entering data into AASHTOWare Project.
• Gain experience to become certified inspector in related areas.
• Assist with administrative duties and traffic/erosion control inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading plans

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AASHTOWare Project

Job description

(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.

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.

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.