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Job Responsibilities

Performs duties as a certified inspector and maintains SCDOT/SCDHEC/ACI Certifications in the following areas: SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician, SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage & Base Inspector, SCDOT Concrete Field Technician & ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I, and SCDHEC Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector. Documents daily construction-related activities and accurately measures, calculates, and records quantities of installed contract pay items in the field, then enters the information into AASHTOWare Project daily work reports for accurate contractor payment.

Takes samples and performs various field tests of construction materials for compliance with applicable specifications, ensuring that materials are sampled and tested at the required frequency and that manufacturer certifications are obtained prior to installation or use of engineered construction materials, products, and devices. Enters sampling data into AASHTOWare Projects 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 contract documents. Notifies the contractor promptly of traffic control deficiencies or safety issues, and ensures deficiencies are corrected immediately. Notifies the Resident Construction Engineer of any areas of concern not corrected by the contractor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

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

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.