Transportation Inspector III — Field & Compliance Lead

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 an Engineering Technician Inspector to oversee and perform inspection work on complex road and bridge projects across primary and secondary routes. You will ensure compliance with SCDOT standards and procedures while performing hands-on field activities.

Responsibilities include preparing reports and daily diaries, conducting project closeout tasks, monitoring traffic control plans, and training staff in certified and non-certified

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or oversees inspection work in all specialized areas on complex, intermediate and small road and bridge projects on primary and secondary routes.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with SCDOT rules, regulations and policies stated in the SCDOT Human Resources Manual, SCDOT Standard Specifications, SCDOT Construction Manual, SCDOT Standard Drawings for Road Construction and Contract Special Provisions.
• Responsible for completing and submitting reports, notes and daily diaries to supervisor within required time limits.
• Performs interoffice audits of all assigned construction projects to ensure compliance with Director of Construction quality standards.
• Assists with various project closeout duties, including preparing final construction plans, assisting with project materials certification and ensuring completion of final punch list.
• Monitors traffic control on assigned projects to ensure the traffic control plan is being followed according to approved plans.
• Trains fellow employees in certified and non-certified inspection areas and office procedures in which this position is certified.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Technician Inspector to oversee and perform inspection work on complex road and bridge projects across primary and secondary routes. You will ensure compliance with SCDOT standards and procedures while performing hands-on field activities.

Responsibilities include preparing reports and daily diaries, conducting project closeout tasks, monitoring traffic control plans, and training staff in certified and non-certified