Transportation Engineering Technician III (61033923)

State of South Carolina; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a certified inspector to perform and document highway and bridge project inspections across multiple disciplines. The role requires maintaining SCDOT/SCDHEC certifications and entering daily reports in AASHTOWare.

A high school diploma with two years related engineering technician experience is required; technician certification may substitute for part of the experience. A valid driver's license is required; overtime and weekend work may be required during

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 2 years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Certification per SCDOT Technician Certification Policy may substitute for up to 6 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect daily contractor work on highway and bridge projects across multiple disciplines (asphalt, concrete, earthwork, drainage).
• Document field measurements and enter data into AASHTOWare daily for accurate payments.
• Prepare construction reports and wage interviews; monitor traffic control devices per specs.
• Notify supervisor of site issues and resolve conflicts; supervise day-to-day operations; may require overtime or weekend work.

Skills

Engineering technician experience

Driver's license

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Technician Certification (substitution for experience)

Tools

AASHTOWare

Job description

Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains SCDOT/SCDHEC certification in two of the following specialized areas: SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician; SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base Inspector; SCDOT Concrete Field Technician; SCDOT Pavement Preservation Level 1; and/or SCDHEC Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector. Measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field and enters information into AASHTOWare as daily work reports to ensure accurate contractor payments. Documents daily construction activities and field measurements on standard electronic inspection forms and submits required documentation and reports daily. Inspects daily work performed by contractors on highway and bridge construction projects in various disciplines, including asphalt and concrete paving, earthwork and base construction, concrete structures, and erosion prevention and control. Ensures contract pay items are installed in accordance with Contract Special Provisions, Plans, and Standard Specifications. Notifies the contractor and direct supervisor or RCE of project site issues and ensures conflicts are appropriately resolved. Maintains communication with the direct supervisor regarding day-to-day project operations. Monitors work zones on assigned projects to ensure traffic control devices are placed in accordance with SCDOT specifications. Ensures deficiencies and safety issues are corrected immediately. Enters sampling data into AASHTOWare and the Sample Log and tracks samples until results are received. Prepares required construction reports, including wage interviews.

A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Attainment of a Technician Certification in accordance with the SCDOT Technician Certification Policy may substitute for six (6) months of directly related experience. A current valid driver's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involve 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.

A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.