Roadway Inspector - EDS - Capital Projects & Transportation

Town of Mount Pleasant • Mount Pleasant, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Roadway Inspector is responsible for a variety of civil engineering functions for the purpose of monitoring and inspecting roadway construction for both land development and Town projects for compliance with plans, standards and codes and ordinances.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Civil Engineering with three (3) years of work experience in inspections of roadway construction; Or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Possesses all technician certifications required to be an SCDOT certified inspector for roadway construction;

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of subdivision regulations and road codes;
• Knowledge of soil and materials engineering, testing and research;
• Knowledge of land surveying;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering or the materials, methods and techniques of public works construction;
• Knowledge of design, construction and inspection problems commonly met in connection with municipal engineering activities;
• Knowledge of asphalt pavement design as well as maintenance, preservation and rehabilitation techniques;
• Skill in the use of testing equipment to perform various soils and materials testing;
• Ability to establish good work relationships with contractors, developers, subcontractors and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts continual on-site inspections of subdivision streets to ensure compliance with approved plans, design standards, and codes and ordinances.
• Reviews and approves utility and other encroachment permit applications for installation within Town right-of-ways to ensure compliance with Town and/or South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) standards.
• Provides on-call help as needed to respond or direct responses to roadway/right-of-way damage or repair needs.
• Assists with on-going implementation of the Town’s Pavement Management System, to include field evaluations, recommendations for treatment types, and preparation of annual prioritized street rehabilitation list.
• Assists public services department with street and drainage rehabilitation projects as needed.
• Participates in design reviews and construction management of Town transportation capital improvement projects and other improvement projects.
• Attends Town project pre-bid openings and bid conferences as well as progress meetings once the project is awarded.
• Coordinates with other agencies such as SCDOT, Charleston County, the Charleston County Transportation Committee and Mount Pleasant Waterworks on their improvement projects.
• Performs other related assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees