Summary
This job involves inspecting construction projects for the state's transportation department, performing surveys, collecting samples, and helping with reports and project closeouts to ensure everything meets standards.
It requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, often near traffic, and assisting with training others.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with hands-on experience in construction or inspection who doesn't mind physical work and occasional travel.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of related experience in construction, inspection, or transportation fields
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, walking on uneven terrain, and working near traffic
- Proficiency in operating survey equipment and conducting construction verification surveys
- Skills in maintaining inspection and testing equipment
- Experience with report generation, data collection, and assisting in project estimates using tools like SiteManager
- Availability to work outside normal hours, including during emergencies or inclement weather
Full Job Description
Performs independent inspection in all fields and produces the required reports relating to those inspections in a timely manner. Maintains inspection and testing equipment, as well as completes daily time sheets and monthly mileage reports. Assists Project Managers in the generation of monthly estimates in SiteManager, and closeout activities, such as final quantities and As-Built Drawings. Performs construction verification surveys and operates survey equipment during these surveys, responsible for preconstruction layout activities and data collection. Ensures the collection of and/or collects samples and certifications relating to construction inspection activities. Assists with training other inspectors in all areas of inspection and survey verification. 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.
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
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.
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.