Transportation Engineering Technician III (61034163) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as a certified inspector in at least four specialized areas using relevant SCDOT, ACI, and SCDES certifications. Certifications can include: 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, and SCDHEC Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector.
• 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.

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 involve 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.