Transportation Engineering Technician II (61034129)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Inspector to perform independent field inspections, collect samples and certifications, and assist in project estimating and closeout activities. The role requires data collection, survey work, and timely documentation.

You will maintain equipment, complete paperwork, and support training of other inspectors while adhering to safety and environmental requirements. Some travel and outdoor work are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent inspections and prepare timely reports.
• Maintain inspection and testing equipment; complete daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports.
• Collect samples and certifications for construction inspections.
• Assist Project Managers with monthly SiteManager estimates and closeout activities.
• Perform construction verification surveys and operate survey equipment.
• Support preconstruction layout activities and data collection.
• Ensure accuracy of field measurements and quantities; complete paperwork promptly.
• Help prepare final construction plans and train other inspectors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. Ensures the collection of and/or collects samples and certifications relating to construction inspection activities. Assists Project Managers in the generation of monthly estimates in SiteManager, and closeout activities, such as final quantities and As-Built Drawings. Performs construction verification surveys and operates survey equipment during these surveys, responsible for preconstruction layout activities and data collection. Ensures all field measurements and quantities are accurate. Completes all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. Helps prepare final construction plans. Assists with training other inspectors in all areas of inspection and survey verification. 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.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

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.