Transportation Technicians/Cei Inspectors (All Levels)

Transportation Technicians/CEI Inspectors (All Levels)
Department: Construction/CEI
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Columbia, SC
Reporting To: Zachary Carnahan
Description
DRMP's Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Division is HIRING, and we're searching for Transportation Technicians/CEI Inspectors(All Levels) to join our group around either districts 1, 4, 5, 6 or 7. *While you'll be assigned to a home office in Columbia, SC, most of these positions will report directly to the field/project.
The Transportation Technician is responsible for performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, making and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests.
* Hands-on Training and Mentoring are provided to assist with career development.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• A daily documentation of the contractor's work efforts.
• Project field book preparation and documentation.
• Density log book preparation and documentation.
• Material sampling and testing.
• Assisting with preparation of the Final Estimates package.
• Measures distances to verify the accuracy of dimensions of construction activity/layout.
• Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of construction activity/installations.
• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
• Obtains and prepares material samples for laboratory testing.
• Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards and accepts installation.
• Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
• Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities.

KSA's:

• Receives general instructions regarding assignments and is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems.
• Assists Senior Inspectors and/or Project Administrator with completion of specific tasks and assists in all phases of the construction project.
• Responsible for preparing backup documentation for progress and final estimates throughout the construction project duration.

What you'll need

• High school graduate with four (4+) years experience in construction inspection, one (1+) year of which shall have been in roadway or bridge construction inspection.
• AAS Civil Engineering Technology plus two (2+) years experience; with at least one (1+) year roadway construction inspection experience.
• Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
• Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course, and submit the mandatory Certification of Course Completion form (for structures projects).
• Position requires a minimum of 40 hours a week with the possibility of overtime (Hourly).
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Full Complement of Certifications:

• QMS Roadway
• Concrete
• ABC Sampling
• Borrow Pit Sampling
• QMS Density
• ABC Density
• Conventional Density
• EC Level 2
• DOT Intermediate MOT

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More