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

• 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.
• Physical demands involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional travel.
• May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.
• 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.
• May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.
• May be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.
• May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
• A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application.
• Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Other available insurance benefits: dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement plan options: defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to employees of some state agencies).
• Tuition assistance.
• Holiday, annual and sick leave.
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more.
• Note: Benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.