Transportation Engineering Technician II (61034260)

Responsibilities

• Maintains SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI Certifications as a certified inspector in:
  • SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician
  • SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage & Base Inspector
  • SCDOT Concrete Field Technician & ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I
  • SCDHEC Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector
• Documents daily construction-related activities and accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field.
• Enters information into AASHTOWare Project daily work reports for accurate contractor payment.
• Takes samples and performs various field tests of construction materials for compliance with applicable specifications.
• Ensures materials are sampled and tested at required frequency and manufacturer certifications are obtained prior to installation or use of engineered construction materials, products, and devices.
• Enters sampling data into AASHTOWare Projects and Sample Log and tracks until results are received.
• Prepares all necessary construction reports and maintains construction records until completion of each assigned project.
• Monitors work zones on assigned projects as a certified Work Zone inspector to ensure traffic control devices are placed according to SCDOT and MUTCD standards and contract documents.
• Notifies the contractor promptly of traffic control deficiencies and/or safety issues and ensures deficiencies are corrected immediately.
• Notifies the Resident Construction Engineer of any areas of concern not corrected by the contractor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and one (1) year of experience related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Qualifications

The physical demands for the essential functions involve:

• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Walking for extended periods and treading rough terrain.
• Working in close proximity to motoring traffic and in natural environmental hazards.
• Occasional exposure to noise.
• May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.