Transportation Engineering Technician II (61033207)

Job Responsibilities

At Richland Construction B, performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains SCDOT/ACI(American Concrete Institute)/SCDHEC (SC Department of Health and Environmental Control) certification in ONE of the specialized areas below. a.) SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician b.) SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage, and Base Technician c.) SCDOT Concrete Field Technician, Levels 1&2 d.) SCDOT Foundations Technician e.) SCDOT Pavement Preservation Level 1 (Asphalt Seal, Micro/Slurry Seal, Concrete Pavement) f.) ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I g.) SCDHEC Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector. Thoroughly inspects all phases of construction, and assists senior-level technicians with more complex inspection duties. Immediately notifies the contractor and direct supervisor or RCE of any issues that occur on project site and ensures conflicts are resolved in an appropriate manner. Accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field and enters the information into SiteManager daily work reports for accurate contractor payment Thoroughly documents daily construction-related activities and field measurements on standard inspection forms in both hardcopy and electronic format. Prepares all necessary construction reports to including wage interviews. Maintains construction records until completion of each assigned project. Monitors work zones on assigned projects as a certified Work Zone Level 1 or 2 inspector to ensure traffic control devices are placed according to SCDOT and MUTCD(Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards, and according to contract documents and plans. Notifies the contractor promptly of traffic control deficiencies and/or safety issues, and ensures deficiencies are corrected immediately. Notifies the Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) of any areas of concern not corrected by the contractor. Takes samples and performs various field tests of construction materials for compliance with applicable specifications. Ensures that materials are sampled and tested at required frequency and manufacturer certifications are obtained prior to the installation or use of engineered construction materials, products, and devices. Enters sampling data into SiteManager and Sample Log and tracks until results are received. Performs duties in survey party as rodman and instrument operator. Assists in the use of and operates survey equipment used to establish and check the required line and grade on construction projects. Verifies contractor line and grade in tompliance with the SCDOT Construction Manual. Assists in the preparation of final plans and construction estimates.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle Operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require 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.

Additional Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.