Transportation Engineering Technician II (61032627)

State of South Carolina; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Inspector/Surveyor to perform field inspections on roadway and bridge projects, including materials sampling and testing, and to verify the accuracy of construction records and offsets. The role involves coordinating with contractors and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include inspecting concrete placements, storm drains, and traffic control devices, assisting with utility conflicts, and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and one year of experience related to the area of employment.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Inspector on roadway projects. Performs inspection, sampling, and testing of materials.
• Inspects placement of asphalt, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drains, and other roadway structures.
• Reviews traffic control devices for compliance and safety per state and federal guidelines.
• Assists in utility conflict resolution and in surveying, offsets, and grades for construction phases.
• Maintains project records and daily reports; prepares monthly construction estimates.
• Performs general office duties and provides customer service; supports department personnel.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Acts as Inspector on roadway projects. Independently performs inspection, material sampling, and testing. Inspects the placement of asphalt and other surface materials on the roadway. Inspects the placement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drain, and other concrete roadway structures. Performs inspection of traffic control devices (signs, signals, and pavement markings) for compliance, deficiencies, damage, or possible sight obstruction using state and federal guidelines. Performs inspection of miscellaneous roadway items. Performs all required traffic control and erosion control inspections. Assists with determining and resolving utility conflicts. Acts as Inspector on bridge projects. Independently performs inspection, material sampling, and testing. Inspects the placement of concrete for all cast in place bridge elements, as well as other concrete roadway structures. Assists in the inspection of the installation of driven piles, drilled piles, and drilled shaft foundations. Inspects the placement of embankment material, stone bases, and storm drain for bridge approaches and realignments. Performs inspection of traffic control devices (signs, signals, and pavement markings) for compliance, deficiencies, damage, or possible sight obstruction using state and federal guidelines. Performs inspection of miscellaneous bridge and structural items. Performs all required traffic control and erosion control inspections. Assists with determining and resolving utility conflicts. Acts as Inspector/Surveyor on Roadway and Bridge Projects. Assists in surveying, checking, and verifying all offsets and grades associated with all phases of construction. Acts as inspector/liaison on roadway and bridge projects. Performs EEO and wage regulation interviews. Responsible for a portion of project correspondence with the Department and contractor personnel. Maintains Project Records. Inputs/reviews all daily work reports on assigned projects. Maintains project records in accordance with Department and office policies. Verifies the accuracy of the certification and ample logs on assigned projects. Assists in the preparation of monthly construction estimates. Performs general office duties: Assists with phones and customer service as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

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.

Additional Comments

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

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and 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.