Transportation Engineering Technician III (61034163) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**
South Carolina Department of Transportation · Newberry County, SC · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
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.