Transportation Engineering Technician III (61033923)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a certified inspector to join our highway construction teams. You will maintain SCDOT/SCDHEC certification in two specified areas, measure and record quantities on site, and enter daily reports in AASHTOWare to ensure accurate payments.

Responsibilities include inspecting contractor work, monitoring traffic control, documenting field measurements, and preparing construction reports and wage interviews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Technician Certification under SCDOT policy may substitute for six months of experience.
• A current valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains SCDOT/SCDHEC certification in two specified areas.
• Measures, records quantities of installed contract pay items, and enters data into AASHTOWare for daily reports to ensure accurate payments.
• Inspects contractor work on highway/bridge projects across multiple disciplines and ensures compliance with plans and specs.
• Prepares construction reports and wage interviews; monitors work zones and safety issues; maintains day-to-day communication with supervisors.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AASHTOWare

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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 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.

Additional Comments

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.