Special Inspections Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Charleston, SC; Mt. Pleasant, SC; Goose Creek and/or Monks Corners, SC areas

Reports To: Department Manager / Group Leader

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Position Overview

As a Special Inspections Technician II (SIT II) for Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), you will be working under the immediate supervision/direction of a registered professional engineer. You will work as a team member alongside site managers and engineers to perform the required inspection or sampling services. Our special Inspections technicians play a critical role in the quality assurance for every construction project no matter how large or small. Special Inspections Technicians actively collect concrete, soil, and other site materials for testing along with the continuous monitoring of general contractor activities, which may include but are not limited to onsite testing and reporting of earthwork and soil construction; foundation/subgrade evaluation; reinforcing steel; concrete placements; masonry as well as asphalt testing. Special Inspections Technicians are also responsible for accurately preparing daily reports for submission to the assigned project engineer. These reports not only include your test results summary, but detailed construction site observations as well.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED)

• 2-5 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of construction materials testing services. OR more than 5 years’ experience in lieu of certifications and exhibits skills appropriate for this technician level.

• Must have the following two active certifications: ACI-1 Concrete and ICC Soils (or SCDOT/NCDOT Earthwork) plus have the ability to obtain and or recertify for one of the certifications below within three months of employment:

• ICC Reinforced Concrete or ICC Masonry + 1 additional industry certification (i.e., fireproofing) based on the discretion of your managers’ needs.

• Valid Driver's License with Clean Motor Vehicle Driving history (3 years)

• Ability to work outdoors on a construction site in all seasons and weather conditions for extended periods of time, and during regular construction hours, including early AM concrete placements.

• You must be self-motivated, able to efficiently work independently while completing scheduled tasks.

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with team members, BLE leadership, clients, local, state, and federal authorities of all levels.

• Must be detail oriented and work in a time conscious and time effective manner.

• Basic knowledge in the operation of smartphones and computers for communication and record keeping (MS Office applications Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, lift (70-85 pounds), tug and pull full (wheelbarrow of concrete), on unstable, unpaved ground.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all duties, functions, or procedures that may be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this description and may, from time to time, reassign employees to alternate positions based on business needs. Such changes may occur without prior notice and are aimed at ensuring operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental

• 401(K) with partial company matching

• Life Insurance

• Short/long term disability

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick leave

• Eight (8) paid holidays

• Company Vehicle/gas card (restrictions apply)

• Time and a half overtime pay.

• 100% of travel expenses are covered by BLE

• Education reimbursement program (conditions apply)

• Employee referral program

Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc.

At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE), our core principles shape everything we do. We put people first, prioritizing our clients, employees, and community in every decision. We believe trust is earned through honesty, dependability, and delivering on our promises. Clear, timely communication keeps our clients and partners informed, while a commitment to excellence drives us to produce work that consistently sets the standard in our industry. Most importantly, we honor every commitment we make and believe that no challenge is too complex when the right people work together. These values define who we are, how we operate, and the kind of team we continue to build.

Notice to applicants:

Background checks are conducted as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, and global watchlist screening.

To be considered applicant:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and be?able to interview on site where the position is located.