Transportation Engineering Technician II (61033622)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an Inspector to perform independent inspections, operate survey equipment, and generate accurate reports. You will maintain equipment, manage time sheets, and assist project managers with monthly estimates in Site Manager and closeout documentation.

The role includes construction verification surveys, preconstruction layout, data collection, and gathering samples/certifications for inspection activities. It may require outside hours and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and 1 year of related experience or an approved equivalent.
• Physical demands include frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work may require outside normal hours, weekends, and exposure to environmental hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent inspections and generate required reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain inspection and testing equipment and complete daily time sheets and mileage reports.
• Assist Project Managers with monthly estimates in Site Manager and closeout activities such as final quantities and As-Built Drawings.
• Conduct construction verification surveys and operate survey equipment during surveys.
• Support preconstruction layout activities and data collection.
• Collect samples and certifications related to inspection activities.

Skills

Inspection

Survey equipment operation

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Site Manager

Survey equipment

As-Built Drawings

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Performs independent inspection in all fields and produces the required reports relating to those inspections in a timely manner. Maintains inspection and testing equipment, as well as completes daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports. Assists Project Managers in the generation of monthly estimates in Site Manager, and closeout activities, such as final quantities and As-Built Drawings. Performs construction verification surveys and operates survey equipment during these surveys. Is responsible for preconstruction layout activities and data collection. Ensures the collection of and/or collects samples and certifications relating to construction inspection activities. Assists with helping to train other inspectors in all areas of inspection and survey verification. 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. 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.

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.

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.

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

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