Transportation Inspector I – Field Inspections & Data

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a candidate to support construction inspection activities across statewide projects. The role involves assisting with inspections, collecting data, and preparing reports to ensure compliance and quality.

The position requires a high school diploma and includes duties such as field reporting, equipment maintenance, and timekeeping, with potential outdoor work and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or approved equivalent.
• Physical demands include frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction inspection activities and produce required reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in inspection of fields such as permanent pavement markings, guardrail, clearing and grubbing, wage regulation interviews, Stage Type Inspections, etc., and produce the required reports in a timely manner.
• Assist with construction verification surveys, preconstruction layout, collection of samples and certifications, and other data collection relating to construction inspection activities.
• Maintain inspection and testing equipment and complete daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a candidate to support construction inspection activities across statewide projects. The role involves assisting with inspections, collecting data, and preparing reports to ensure compliance and quality.

The position requires a high school diploma and includes duties such as field reporting, equipment maintenance, and timekeeping, with potential outdoor work and weekends.