What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineering Technician III (61033923) position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains SCDOT/SCDHEC certification in two of the following specialized areas: SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician; SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base Inspector; SCDOT Concrete Field Technician; SCDOT Pavement Preservation Level 1; and/or SCDHEC Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector. Measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field and enters information into AASHTOWare as daily work reports to ensure accurate contractor payments. Documents daily construction activities and field measurements on standard electronic inspection forms and submits required documentation and reports daily. Inspects daily work performed by contractors on highway and bridge construction projects in various disciplines, including asphalt and concrete paving, earthwork and base construction, concrete structures, and erosion prevention and control. Ensures contract pay items are installed in accordance with Contract Special Provisions, Plans, and Standard Specifications. Notifies the contractor and direct supervisor or RCE of project site issues and ensures conflicts are appropriately resolved. Maintains communication with the direct supervisor regarding day-to-day project operations. Monitors work zones on assigned projects to ensure traffic control devices are placed in accordance with SCDOT specifications. Ensures deficiencies and safety issues are corrected immediately. Enters sampling data into AASHTOWare and the Sample Log and tracks samples until results are received. Prepares required construction reports, including wage interviews.
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.
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 required 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
A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
Benefits For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
What class driver's license do you possess?
Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
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How did you become aware of the job?
If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07
If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08
I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains SCDOT/SCDHEC certification in two of the following specialized areas: SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician; SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base Inspector; SCDOT Concrete Field Technician; SCDOT Pavement Preservation Level 1; and/or SCDHEC Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector. Measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field and enters information into AASHTOWare as daily work reports to ensure accurate contractor payments. Documents daily construction activities and field measurements on standard electronic inspection forms and submits required documentation and reports daily. Inspects daily work performed by contractors on highway and bridge construction projects in various disciplines, including asphalt and concrete paving, earthwork and base construction, concrete structures, and erosion prevention and control. Ensures contract pay items are installed in accordance with Contract Special Provisions, Plans, and Standard Specifications. Notifies the contractor and direct supervisor or RCE of project site issues and ensures conflicts are appropriately resolved. Maintains communication with the direct supervisor regarding day-to-day project operations. Monitors work zones on assigned projects to ensure traffic control devices are placed in accordance with SCDOT specifications. Ensures deficiencies and safety issues are corrected immediately. Enters sampling data into AASHTOWare and the Sample Log and tracks samples until results are received. Prepares required construction reports, including wage interviews.
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.
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 required 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
A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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. May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
Benefits For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
- Yes
- No
Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.
- Yes
- No
What class driver's license do you possess?
- Class A (CDL)
- Class B (CDL)
- SC Class C
- SC Class D
- Other State Driver's License
- None
Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
05
How did you become aware of the job?
- SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce
- Job Fair
- Internal Posting
- Media
- SC ETV Web Site
- State Jobs Web Site
- Other Web Site
- SC Broadcaster's Association
- SC ETV Endowment
- Other
If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07
If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08
I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
- Yes
- No
My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question