Transportation Engineering Technician II - Sample Management Technician (61032168)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation, Office of Materials and Research, Receiving Unit, processes highway construction materials samples for testing, verifies information, logs accepted samples, and ensures proper storage. Uses Excel, AASHTOware, and ProjectWise to handle documentation.

Assists field personnel with data entry, uploads final reports and failing sample notifications, and coordinates with lab units on test reporting and work orders for outsourced testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, plus related experience or approved equivalence.
• Ability to work in a laboratory/field setting with occasional exposure to hazards.

Responsibilities

• Verify sample information and log accepted samples.
• Store samples properly and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Assist field personnel with data entry and identification of samples.
• Upload final reports and notify on failing samples.
• Receive supplies from the Supply Depot and distribute to lab units as needed.
• Coordinate with field and OMR personnel on Change Order samples.
• Assist with test reporting and retention of test reports.
• Support training of inspectors and technicians in AASHTOware usage.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

AASHTOware

ProjectWise

Job description

In the Receiving Unit at the Office of Materials and Research (OMR), processes highway construction materials samples submitted to OMR for testing. Includes verifying correct sample information, logging accepted samples, and ensuring proper storage for samples. Utilizes software such as excel, AASHTOware, and ProjectWise. Assists field personnel with proper sample information entry and identification. Assists with uploading final reports and failing sample notifications. Receives incoming supplies from the Supply Depot and other vendors. Assists with distribution of AASHTO proficiency samples to appropriate OMR lab units. Assists with the administration, tracking, and reporting of work orders for outsourced testing. Coordinates with field and OMR personnel to manage pending Change Order samples. Assists lab units with test reporting as needed. Assists with the proper handling and retention of test reports. Trains to assist in the training of inspectors and technicians in the use of the materials portion of AASHTOware software. 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 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.