Transportation Engineering Technician III (61036008)

Job Responsibilities

Performs and monitors inspection work in all specialized roadway construction areas such as, but not limited to, pavement markings, preservation, asphalt, concrete, guardrails, earthwork, and bridges & culverts. Assures that all work is performed in accordance with all SCDOT rules, regulations, and policies stated in the Department's Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings and Special Provisions.

Assists the senior level personnel with maintaining the various milestones for the assigned projects including pre-construction meetings, processing certifications, samples, certifications & sample logs, monthly & final estimates, closeout tasks, and other project management tasks in accordance with the approved plans/contracts copies. Responsible for finishing project specific paperwork from in-house employees and on-call consultants such as but not limited to, daily field work reports, erosion control reports, traffic control reports, weekly wage regulation reports including applicable EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) reports and other applicable bookkeeping in a timely manner. Assists fellow employees in all aspects of construction and office work such as but not limited to, field inspections, relative paperwork, roadway markings with station numbers and staking, sampling and testing of construction materials, maintaining daily diaries, using Site Manager, Project Wise, P2S, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.), preparing final plans, work phone calls & emails and customer service duties. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

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.

Additional Comments

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.