Transportation Engineering Technician III (61034163)
South Carolina Department of Transportation · Newberry County, SC · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Performs duties as a certified inspector in at least four specialized areas using relevant SCDOT, ACI, and SCDES certifications.
Certifications
- SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician
- SCDOT Earthwork & Drainage Inspector
- SCDOT Concrete Field Technician
- SCDOT Foundations Technician
- SCDOT Pavement Preservation Level 1
- ACI Concrete Field Technician - Grade 1
- SCDHEC Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector
Responsibilities
- Acts as lead inspector to ensure all required tests are performed and all samples are obtained
- Ensures all daily work reports and inspection forms are accurate and no more than 7 days behind
- Performs Wage Interviews, traffic control inspections, and erosion control inspections
- Reviews and enters sample and material certification information into ProjectWise and AASHTOWare in a timely manner
- Reviews contracts, plans, standard drawings, and all specifications to ensure contractors are meeting requirements
- Operates all survey equipment to verify contractor's work
- Observes drilled shaft and pile installations to obtain or maintain SCDOT Foundations Certification
- Meets with general public, contractors, property owners, and utility companies
- Assists in the preparation of final plans and monthly construction estimates
- Notifies the contractor, ARCE, or RCE of any issues that occur on the project site and ensures conflicts are resolved in an appropriate and timely manner
- Accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field and enters the information into AASHTOWare for accurate contractor payment
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications
- 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
- Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards
- May require occasional exposure to noise
- May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends