What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineering Technician I (61033892) position at South Carolina Department of Transportation?
Job Responsibilities
At Richland Construction B, assists with inspecting daily work performed by contractors on highway and bridge construction projects in various disciplines including, but not limited to, asphalt and concrete paving, earthwork and base construction, construction of concrete structures, work zone safety and traffic control, erosion control and prevention, etc. Assists with notifying the contractor and direct supervisor or RCE of any issues that occur onsite and helps to ensure that conflicts are resolved in anappropriate manner. Thoroughly documents daily construction-related activities and field measurements on standard inspection forms and field diaries. Completes SiteManager daily diaries, construction forms, and other reports related to inspection work performed. Assists with measurement, calculation, and recording quantities of installed contract pay items in the field. Assists with taking samples and performing various field tests on construction materials including, but not limited to, asphalt, concrete, and soil for compliance with applicable specifications. Assists with ensuring that materials are sampled and tested at the required frequency. Assists with ensuring compliance of work with applicable specifications. Ensures that manufacturer certifications and other required quality control documents are obtained prior to the installation or use of engineered construction materials, products, and devices. Assists with the use of survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment to establish and maintain the required construction line and grade. Assists with ensuring that roadways and bridges are constructed within the limits established by contract and the SCDOT Construction Manual. Assists the RCE and the maintenance department with the measurements of estimated quantities of pay items required on upcoming highway resurfacing and pavement preservation projects.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
A high school diploma; 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 bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires driving for extended periods, walking, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be subject to a certain degree of risk working with electrical currents. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise on a daily basis.
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.
At Richland Construction B, assists with inspecting daily work performed by contractors on highway and bridge construction projects in various disciplines including, but not limited to, asphalt and concrete paving, earthwork and base construction, construction of concrete structures, work zone safety and traffic control, erosion control and prevention, etc. Assists with notifying the contractor and direct supervisor or RCE of any issues that occur onsite and helps to ensure that conflicts are resolved in anappropriate manner. Thoroughly documents daily construction-related activities and field measurements on standard inspection forms and field diaries. Completes SiteManager daily diaries, construction forms, and other reports related to inspection work performed. Assists with measurement, calculation, and recording quantities of installed contract pay items in the field. Assists with taking samples and performing various field tests on construction materials including, but not limited to, asphalt, concrete, and soil for compliance with applicable specifications. Assists with ensuring that materials are sampled and tested at the required frequency. Assists with ensuring compliance of work with applicable specifications. Ensures that manufacturer certifications and other required quality control documents are obtained prior to the installation or use of engineered construction materials, products, and devices. Assists with the use of survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment to establish and maintain the required construction line and grade. Assists with ensuring that roadways and bridges are constructed within the limits established by contract and the SCDOT Construction Manual. Assists the RCE and the maintenance department with the measurements of estimated quantities of pay items required on upcoming highway resurfacing and pavement preservation projects.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
A high school diploma; 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 bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This position requires driving for extended periods, walking, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards. May be subject to a certain degree of risk working with electrical currents. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. Frequently exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise on a daily basis.
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.
