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Posted: March 11, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Transportation Engineering Technician I (61035531)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 7

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29201

Salary

$41,600 - $66,800

per year

Closes

March 25, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves helping with inspections on road construction projects, such as checking pavement markings, guardrails, and other features to ensure they match plans and safety standards.

You'll collect material samples, keep records, and learn skills to eventually become a certified inspector in areas like traffic control and erosion prevention.

It's a good fit for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, has a strong attention to detail, and is eager to build a career in transportation maintenance without needing prior experience.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Comfortable with physical demands like bending, stooping, climbing, and walking on rough terrain
  • Willingness to work in all weather conditions and near moving traffic
  • Availability for extended hours, including during emergencies or inclement weather
  • Basic computer skills for entering data into systems like AASHTOWare

Full Job Description

(Bamberg Construction Unit) Assists in construction inspections under limited supervision, on the thermoplastic, raised pavement markers, guardrail and other projects. Ensures pavement markings are placed as indicated on project plans and in accordance with temperature restrictions and standard drawings. Keep diaries and field notes and completed routine forms on Director of Construction site. Assists certified inspectors in obtaining necessary construction samples. Duties include obtaining material samples to be tested, entering sample information into AASHTOWare Project to generate sample ID and performing some test under direct supervision. Gains experience in inspection and sampling in different disciplines of construction in preparation to become a certified inspector in those areas. Assist in administrative duties as directed by supervisor. Assist in traffic and erosion control inspections with intentions of becoming certified in these areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 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 Information

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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5264913