Transportation Engineering Technician II (61036959)

State of South Carolina; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks an inspector to support roadway and bridge projects. Responsibilities include inspecting materials, sampling and testing, and ensuring compliance of traffic control devices along roadways and bridges.

The role also involves maintaining records, assisting with utility coordination, and performing general office duties as needed. Qualified candidates typically hold a High School Diploma or GED and have at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway materials, perform sampling and testing independently.
• Inspect the placement of asphalt and concrete roadway structures (curb, gutter, sidewalks).
• Inspect traffic control devices (signs, signals, pavement markings) for compliance and safety.
• Inspect miscellaneous roadway items and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Perform traffic control and erosion control inspections.
• Assist in determining and resolving utility conflicts.
• Assist in inspection, sampling, and testing on bridge projects for concrete elements.
• Assist in inspecting pile foundations and bridges (driven/drilled piles, shafts).
• Maintain project records, daily work reports, and certify logs; assist monthly estimates.
• Assist with phones and customer service; perform other related duties.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assists in the Inspection on Roadway Projects

• Independently performs Inspection, Material Sampling, and Testing.
• Inspects the placement of asphalt and other surface materials on the roadway.
• Inspects the placement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drain, and other concrete roadway structures.
• Performs Inspection of Traffic Control devices (signs, signals, and pavement markings) for compliance, deficiencies, damage, or possible sight obstruction using state and federal guidelines.
• Performs Inspection of miscellaneous roadway items.
• Performs all required Traffic Control and Erosion Control inspections.
• Assists with determining and resolving utility conflicts.

Assists in the Inspection on Bridge Projects

• Independently performs Inspection, Material Sampling, and Testing.
• Inspects the placement of concrete for all cast in place bridge elements, as well as other concrete roadway structures.
• Assists in the inspection of the installation of driven piles, drilled piles, and drilled shaft foundations.
• Inspects the placement of embankment material, stone bases, and storm drain for bridge approaches and realignments.
• Performs Inspection of Traffic Control devices (signs, signals, and pavement markings) for compliance, deficiencies, damage, or possible sight obstruction using state and federal guidelines.
• Performs inspection of miscellaneous bridge and structural items.
• Performs all required Traffic Control and Erosion Control inspections.
• Assists with determining and resolving utility conflicts.

Assists Inspector /Surveyor on Roadway and Bridge Projects

• Assists in surveying, checking, and verifying all offsets and grades associated with all phases of construction.

Assists Inspector /Liaison on Roadway and Bridge Projects

• Performs EEO and wage regulation interviews.
• Responsible for a portion of project correspondence with the Department and contractor personnel.

Maintains Project Records

• Inputs/reviews all Daily Work Reports on assigned projects.
• Maintains project records in accordance with Department and office policies.
• Verifies the accuracy of the Certification and Sample Logs on assigned projects.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly construction estimates.

Performs General Office Duties

• Assists with phones and customer service as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.