Performs routine technical duties for the South Carolina Department of Transportation in support of transportation projects.
Incumbents perform moderately complex, routine technical duties for transportation projects under general supervision.
Assists in preparing drawings, tracings and final construction plans for transportation projects. Assists with contracts in support of transportation infrastructure to include creating the contract document, reviewing and revising the contract document, administering the contract, inspection of the deliverables, reviewing and approving invoices and verification of procedures to ensure contract compliance. Participates in meetings and public hearings for transportation projects relating to the assigned engineering discipline. Performs field inspections of transportation projects. Performs field inspections, record sampling and material testing in support of the construction of roadways, transportation structures and other related transportation infrastructure. Performs skilled drafting in support of plans for transportation projects. Prepares data summary tables and rough draft manuscripts in support of transportation projects. Prepares summaries, studies, reports and recommendations for surveys of roadways, transportation structures and related transportation infrastructure.
Knowledge of basic engineering practices and materials. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications for transportation projects. Ability to use field testing equipment and to perform drafting tasks in support of transportation projects. Ability to keep records and compile data. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to read and interpret topographic maps. Ability to perform arduous outdoor work in all kinds of weather. Ability to deal tactfully with the general public and coworkers and to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
A high school diploma and experience related to the area of employment. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.