Transportation Engineering Technician II (61033241)

State of South Carolina; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a certified inspector to perform field inspections and maintain SCDOT, SCDHEC, and ACI certifications. You will document daily construction activities, measure quantities, and record results in the project system to ensure proper contractor payment.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, plus a valid driver's license. You will monitor work zones, oversee traffic control devices, and report safety issues promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and one year related experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and certify procedures per SCDOT/MUTCD standards.
• Document daily construction activities, measure quantities, and record for payments.
• Enter data into AASHTOWare Project daily reports for accurate payment.
• Collect samples and perform field tests on materials for compliance.
• Monitor work zones to ensure traffic control devices meet standards.
• Notify contractor of deficiencies and safety issues immediately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Field testing

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI Certifications in the following: SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician, SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage & Base Inspector, SCDOT Concrete Field Technician & ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I, SCDHEC Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector. Documents thoroughly daily construction-related activities and accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field and enters the information into AASHTOWare Project daily work reports for accurate contractor payment. Collects samples and performs various field tests on construction materials for compliance with applicable specifications. Ensures that materials are sampled and tested at required frequency and ensures manufacturer certifications are obtained prior to the installation or use of engineered construction materials, products, and devices. Enters sampling data into AASHTOWare Project and Sample Log and tracks until results are received. Prepares all necessary construction reports and maintains construction records until completion of each assigned project. Monitors work zones on assigned projects as a certified Work Zone inspector to ensure traffic control devices are placed according to SCDOT and MUTCD standards and according to contract documents and plans. Notifies the contractor promptly of traffic control deficiencies and/or safety issues, and ensures deficiencies are corrected immediately. Notifies the Resident Construction Engineer of any areas of concern not addressed/corrected by the contractor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.