Transportation Engineering Technician III (61033923)

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.

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.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

Schedule

May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, including overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends, especially during inclement weather, hazardous conditions, or other departmental-related emergencies.