Transportation Engineering Technician IV (61036002)

Job Responsibilities

Assists the Resident Construction Engineer in supervising all survey work performed on moderate and complex projects. Ensures all work in performed accordance with plans and specifications. Monitors activities as they relate to the quality control-quality assurance plans. Serves as Construction Office Surveyor; performs construction verification surveys, pre-construction layout activities, as-built information and other survey data collection. Operates survey equipment during these surveys. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives and promotes teamwork within the organization. Performs independent inspection in at least three (3) fields, collects samples and certifications, and produces the required reports relating to those inspections. Trains other inspectors in all areas of inspection and survey verification. Assists Resident Construction Engineer in the preparation of monthly estimates in SiteManager, AASTOWare and closeout activities such as final quantities and As-Built drawings. Ensures that all related survey equipment is cleaned and properly calibrated annually. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and four and one-half (4.5) 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 Requirement: The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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. Normal forty (40) hour work week with intermittent overtime, night time, and weekend hours during peak construction seasons, hazardous weather or emergencies as required. Must be capable of traversing rough terrain, standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy objects, bending, stooping, and climbing. Must have the ability to work in all types of weather and to work around heavy traffic.

A motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 6 HR at ....

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.