Transportation Engineering Technician II (61033241)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an inspector to perform certified inspections and maintain multiple certifications. You will document daily activities, measure and record quantities, and enter data into AASHTOWare Project for contractor payment.

The role includes sampling and testing materials, preparing reports, and monitoring work zones for safety per SCDOT/MUTCD standards. A valid driver’s license and physical capability are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related inspection experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform certified inspections and maintain SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI certifications.
• Document daily construction activities and calculate/record quantities in the field.
• Enter data into AASHTOWare Project daily work reports.
• Collect samples and perform field tests on materials for specification compliance.
• Prepare construction reports and maintain records through project completion.
• Monitor work zones for safety and traffic control per standards.
• Notify engineers of issues and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Field testing

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AASHTOWare Project

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.