RE-ADVERTISEMENT** Transportation Engineering Technician III (61034163)

Responsibilities Perform 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. Act as lead inspector to ensure all required tests are performed and all samples are obtained. Ensure all daily work reports and inspection forms are accurate and no more than 7 days behind. Perform wage interviews, traffic control inspections, and erosion control inspections. Review and enter sample and material certification information into ProjectWise and AASHTOWare in a timely manner. Review contracts, plans, standard drawings, and all specifications to ensure contractors are meeting requirements. Operate all survey equipment to verify contractor's work. Observe drilled shaft and pile installations to obtain or maintain SCDOT Foundations Certification. Meet with general public, contractors, property owners, and utility companies. Assist in the preparation of final plans and monthly construction estimates. Notify the contractor, ARCE, or RCE of any issues that occur on the project site and ensure conflicts are resolved in an appropriate and timely manner. Accurately measure, calculate, and record quantities of installed contract pay items in the field and enter the information into AASHTOWare for accurate contractor payment. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications 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. Physical Demands 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. EEO 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of South Carolina - Department of Transportation-District 2