Transportation Field Technician I: Inspection & Sampling

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Bamberg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for the Bamberg Construction Unit to assist in construction inspections on projects such as thermoplastic raised pavement markers and guardrails. The role involves recording field notes, sampling materials, and supporting certified inspectors while preparing to become a certified inspector.

Work includes traffic and erosion control inspections, administrative duties, and potential travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in construction inspections under limited supervision on various projects.
• Ensures pavement markings are placed as indicated on plans and drawings.
• Keeps diaries and field notes and completes routine forms.
• Assists in obtaining material samples and entering sample information into AASHTOWare Project.
• Gains experience to become a certified inspector in related areas.
• Assists in administrative duties and in traffic and erosion control inspections.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking personnel for the Bamberg Construction Unit to assist in construction inspections on projects such as thermoplastic raised pavement markers and guardrails. The role involves recording field notes, sampling materials, and supporting certified inspectors while preparing to become a certified inspector.

Work includes traffic and erosion control inspections, administrative duties, and potential travel.