Transportation Engineering Technician III (61033614)

Assists the Resident Construction Engineer (RCE) in monitoring all aspects of asphalt paving work and all other work items begin performed on paving projects assigned to Aiken Construction. Monitors projects and ensures compliance with plans and specifications for both state and federal projects. Studies and accurately interpret plans, contract documents, strip maps, specifications, special provisions, standard drawings, permits, right-of-way documents, permission documents, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) documents, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) requirements, etc. to ensure projects adhere to federal, state, Department, and project requirements.

Investigates public complaints, requests, and damage claims. Communicates and meets with citizens, contractors, subcontractors, utilities, local officials, etc. on projects. Addresses complaints in a thorough and timely manner. Coordinates with contractors, subcontractors, and inspectors on planned work and assists in planning, managing, and scheduling inspectors to cover planned work activities. Assists in reporting deficiencies to contractors and inspectors and coordinates corrections in a timely manner. Communicates with RCE on change order items that may be needed ahead of planned work. Conducts maintenance, and assist inspectors in maintaining and entering accurate notes, calculations, stationing, quantities, and other pertinent information into SCDOT systems (AWP, ProjectWise, etc.). Assists inspectors in preparing daily diaries, forms, checklists, logs, weekly and monthly reports, and spreadsheets, and enters them into SCDOT systems in a timely manner. Assists RCE in reviewing documents for discrepancies and coordinates revisions to reports and diaries as needed. Accurately records field changes for project As-built plans.

Conducts Inspections and assists inspectors in performing inspections of all activities in all phases of various paving and pavement preservation construction projects per Department requirements. Assists inspectors in performing routine inspections and reporting, including, but not limited to, weekly daytime and monthly nighttime work zone traffic control, erosion control, concrete, asphalt, earthwork, pavement preservation, seeding, wage regulation, Commercially Useful Function (CUF), Stage Type, etc. as needed. Assists in reviewing inspector reports for compliance and coordinates necessary revisions.

Accurately conducts and assist inspectors in conducting sampling and field testing on paving and pavement preservation projects per requirements. Submits and assist inspectors in submitting material samples and certifications to the Office of Materials and Research (OMR) for testing and review. Reviews sampling and testing requirements to ensure adequate samples and certifications have been obtained and logs are updated and properly recorded to represent the materials used during construction per SCDOT requirements. Reviews the Qualified Products List (QPL) to ensure correct materials are being utilized on site. Coordinates with Quality Assurance (QA) team and District Asphalt Manager (DAM) for any additional testing required.

Assists in instructing inspectors and project engineers in all aspects of HMA pavement and preservation projects. Obtains and maintains certifications through re-certification classes. Provides assistance in 12-hour shifts on weekdays, weekends, and holidays during inclement weather/emergency conditions. Regularly submits time sheets, mileage reports, and monthly pavement improvement reports accurately and in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as assigned. A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; 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 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.

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.