Transportation Technician

Transportation Technician

Requisition Number: 2023-1610-15

S&ME is a reputable and thriving, 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm, offering civil, geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing and inspection services, since 1973. We are proud employee-owners tenaciously working together to solve our clients' most complex challenges. We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities.

We are currently seeking a full-time Transportation Technician to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in Columbia, South Carolina.

Job Snapshot:

As a Transportation Technician, you will work under the supervision of higher-level technical and professional staff. Performing technical duties associated with the oversight, administration, and inspection of transportation projects, including roadway, bridge, rail, pedestrian, port, and /or aviation, to determine the contractor's compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications. You will observe and inspect various contractor's operations including clearing and grubbing, earthmoving, paving, concrete pavement, bridge construction, pipe installation, traffic control, pavement marking, etc.

• Prepare material reports, daily diaries, and field books for contractor payment documentation
• Perform a variety of calculations, computations, and documentation associated with the project inspection and material testing
• Inspect erosion control devices for plan and permit compliance
• Verify line and grade with survey equipment
• Attend meetings and interact with third-party construction personnel
• Perform DBE and EEO compliance surveys.

CEI Inspectors are subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and to various types of weather and field conditions, including heights, uneven terrain, highway traffic, hazards of highway construction sites, and heavy equipment and may travel/work extended hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Pay rate is based on the level of experience. Additional incentives are available for existing applicable certifications.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and 4 years of highway-related construction or inspection experience, or a 2-year technical degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology or higher with 2 years of highway-related construction or experience
• Ability to supervise crew and/or a separate program function of moderate complexity
• One or more SCDOT-based certifications
• Ability to lift between 40-50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SCDOT resurfacing projects including pavement markings
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification, or other materials certifications

Why S&ME:

Our people are the heartbeat of our company, and with employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME as a whole. Personal and professional growth, fueled by development, leadership, and engagement efforts, propels us forward. Our commitment to our purpose of "helping you prosper" and our culture shines through these programs.

Check out this video to hear directly from our employee-owners and learn how you can grow and thrive with us.

S&ME Benefits to Help You Thrive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover
• Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
• Referral Bonuses

Does this role align with your career goals and sound like something you would like to be a part of? If so, we would be thrilled to welcome you to the family, visit us to apply: Careers

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.