Transportation Engineering Technician II (61033241)

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

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a certified inspector to perform field testing and manage documentation for ongoing construction projects in South Carolina. The role requires maintaining SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI certifications and ensuring compliance with project plans and safety standards.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, data entry into project systems, and close collaboration with contractors to resolve deficiencies while upholding MUTCD traffic control requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and one year of related experience or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Physical demands include bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains required certifications (SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI).
• Documents daily construction activities and accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities for contract pay items in the field.
• Enters sampling data into AASHTOWare Project and Sample Log; tracks until results are received.
• Prepares construction reports and maintains records until project completion.
• Monitors work zones as a certified Work Zone inspector to ensure traffic control devices meet standards and contract documents.
• Notifies contractor promptly of traffic control deficiencies or safety issues and ensures corrections.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.