Summary

This job involves inspecting construction sites for roads and infrastructure in South Carolina, ensuring materials and work meet safety and quality standards, and documenting everything for accurate payments to contractors.

It requires hands-on fieldwork like testing samples, monitoring traffic zones, and reporting issues to keep projects on track.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with basic experience in construction or inspection, comfortable working outdoors in tough conditions and able to lift heavy items.

Key Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One year of related experience in construction, inspection, or engineering support
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
SCDOT certifications: Asphalt Roadway Technician, Earthwork/Drainage/Base Inspector, Concrete Field Technician
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification
SCDHEC Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector certification
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, walking on rough terrain, and working near traffic or outdoors

Full Job Description

Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI Certifications in the following: SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician, SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage & Base Inspector, SCDOT Concrete Field Technician & ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I, SCDHEC Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector. Documents thoroughly daily construction-related activities and accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field and enters the information into AASHTOWare Project daily work reports for accurate contractor payment. Collects samples and performs various field tests on construction materials for compliance with applicable specifications. Ensures that materials are sampled and tested at required frequency and ensures manufacturer certifications are obtained prior to the installation or use of engineered construction materials, products, and devices. Enters sampling data into AASHTOWare Project and Sample Log and tracks until results are received. Prepares all necessary construction reports and maintains construction records until completion of each assigned project. Monitors work zones on assigned projects as a certified Work Zone inspector to ensure traffic control devices are placed according to SCDOT and MUTCD standards and according to contract documents and plans. Notifies the contractor promptly of traffic control deficiencies and/or safety issues, and ensures deficiencies are corrected immediately. Notifies the Resident Construction Engineer of any areas of concern not addressed/corrected by the contractor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

Additional Information

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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