South Carolina Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
Transportation Engineer Technician III (61034873)
Florence County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and is seeking a Transportation Engineer Technician III. This role involves performing duties as a certified inspector, documenting construction activities, and ensuring compliance with contract provisions on highway and bridge construction projects.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains certification in two specialized areas, which may include Asphalt Roadway Technician, SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base Inspector, SCDOT Concrete Field Technician, SCDOT Pavement Preservation Level 1, and/or Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector
Accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field, and enters the information into ProjectWise daily work reports for accurate contractor payment
Thoroughly documents daily construction activities and field measurements on standard electronic inspection forms
Submits all documentation and reports daily
Assists certified construction inspectors with inspecting daily work performed by contractors on highway and bridge construction projects, including but not limited to asphalt and concrete paving, earthwork and base construction, concrete structures, and erosion control and prevention
Ensures all contract pay items are installed in accordance with the Contract Special Provisions, Plans, and Standard Specifications
Notifies the contractor and direct supervisor or the RCE of any issues on the project site and ensures conflicts are resolved appropriately
Maintains open communication with the direct supervisor regarding day-to-day project operations
Assists in monitoring work zones on assigned projects to ensure traffic control devices are placed according to SCDOT requirements, identifies any deficiencies or safety issues, and ensures they are corrected immediately
Enters sampling data into Sample Logs, ProjectWise, and tracks samples until results are received
Prepares all required construction reports, including wage interviews and any forms associated with Federal Projects
Assists with emergency and hazardous weather operations, may involve extended hour and/or 12 hour shifts
Qualification
Required
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
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
This position may require occasional travel
This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling
This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards
May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies
This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise
Company
South Carolina Department of Transportation
Welcome to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, where employees use innovative ways to develop and maintain safe and efficient transportation systems in the state of South Carolina.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adriane Radeker
Program Manager - SCDOT Commission and Government Affairs
Darrin Player
Chief Procurement Officer
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