SCDOT Roadway Inspector

Your role as an SCDOT Roadway Inspector will give you the opportunity to not only make your mark in a nationally recognized firm, but also directly contribute to our unprecedented growth. If you’re known for your commitment to excellence and passion for working in a collaborative environment, UES is where you belong.

Position Summary:

As an SCDOT Roadway Inspector, you will perform various roadway construction testing, observation and inspection on new and on-going projects to ensure SCDOT specifications and industry standards. This role involves working on SCDOT projects to verify material quality, record test results, and supporting construction teams by providing accurate and timely data.

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)
• Perform routine field tests and/or inspections of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt and other materials following SCDOT and industry standards
• Conduct inspections and observations on construction sites to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and materials quality and standards
• Utilize nuclear density gauge to measure soil and asphalt compaction
• Perform concrete sampling and testing, including slump tests, air content, and making concrete cylinders for strength testing
• Document and report test detailed results accurately, maintaining records per SCDOT requirements to clients and supervisors on a daily basis
• Communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and SCDOT personnel regarding test results, non-compliance issues, and corrective actions both verbally and electronically
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of testing equipment
• Maintain a 95% billable utilization rate
• Follow all safety procedures, policies and protocols
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• 2-5 years of SCDOT field and/or inspections experience
• Preferred: AAS or BS in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related degree
• Strong knowledge of SCDOT material specifications and testing procedures

Required Professional Certifications:

• SCDOT Concrete Field Technician – Level I
• SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician
• SCDOT Earthwork Technician
• SCDOT Foundation Technician
• ACI Concrete Field Technician – Grade I
• Nuke Gauge

Preferred Professional Certifications:

• SC Erosion Control Inspector
• SCDOT Pavement Preservations
• Additional applicable industry certifications

Skills:

• Ability to calculate results from construction materials testing data
• Ability to accurately perform field and laboratory tests with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to use technology/computer
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and technical specifications
• Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, construction teams, and other employees of the organization
• Proficient in using required testing equipment

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and potentially repetitive motions
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
• Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required. You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples)

Who We Are:

Our National Footprint

UES is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting services firm which specializes in Construction Materials Testing, Geotechnical, Environmental and Structural Engineering as well as Forensic Inspections, Residential and Retaining Wall Design, Subsurface Drilling, Chapter 17 Special Inspections, Advanced AASHTO, ACI, AMRL, CCRL and NCDOT Laboratory Testing.

In 2021, SUMMIT strategically merged with the Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Family, becoming part of the UES brand of companies which provides services that contribute to projects that transform communities and deliver groundbreaking solutions for their clients. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021, 2022 and 2023, our team is poised to lead our industry into the future. UES has evolved from a one-man operation to a company spanning over 80 branches and nearly 4,000 teammates across the United States that help contribute to the betterment of our local and nationwide communities.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans would apply to you.

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UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drugfree Workplace.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran UES is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This position starts at $33/hour and can go up with experience and certifications. What are your salary expectations based on your experience?

License/Certification:

• SCDOT Certifications (Required)
• ACI Certification (Required)
• Nuke Gauge Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33