Roadway Inspector

Thomas & Hutton • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

ROADWAY INSPECTOR Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established civil engineering firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning company that has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina. Some of our many services include Civil, Environmental, Structural and Marine Engineering; Land Surveying; Land Planning; Landscape Architecture; Geographic Information Systems and Construction Administration. Thomas & Hutton is seeking a motivated and experienced Roadway Inspector to join our Transportation Department in Savannah, GA . The Roadway Inspector performs technical work supporting higher level technicians and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision-making and use of judgement and may include providing work directions to others. Employees may perform independent complex inspections of roadways and materials to assure compliance with the contract. Employees may perform moderately complex inspections; or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections. Work may include inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix; pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment and compaction; roadways and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications; structural materials and members; placement of culverts; structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill; and traffic control and erosion control devices. Employees may also perform the more complex variety of calculations and computations. Employees may perform contract documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other Department required documentation. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Thomas & Hutton’s Mission Statement, “Relationships and Solutions for Success” describes not only our unwavering commitment to clients but also our commitment to the success, both professionally and personally, of our employees. Thomas & Hutton was named to the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and Georgia by SCBIZ and Georgia Trend, and named One of the best Civil Engineering firms to work for by CE News/Zweig White. What makes Thomas & Hutton a great place to work? Opportunities for professional development, strong benefits and compensation packages, a commitment to make our communities better for future generations, a family-oriented culture, and our reputation as a firm with extremely knowledgeable professionals who serve as trusted advisors to our clients.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction
• considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including geometry and trigonometry
• Drafting skill and skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as roadway construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures
• ability to take notes and prepare or review reports
• good communicative ability
• ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or from a four-year college with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology
• graduation from a two-year technical college with a degree in civil engineering technology Three (3) years of progressive transportation technical experience
• graduation from high school and six (6) years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency
• an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience

Responsibilities

• construction inspection
• surveying
• scheduling and status
• roadway design
• traffic signal equipment
• traffic signalization and geometrics
• materials sampling
• inspection and testing
• inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix
• pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment and compaction
• roadways and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications
• structural materials and members
• placement of culverts
• structural operations such as foundation excavation
• placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill
• traffic control and erosion control devices
• contract documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other Department required documentation
• other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Superior Health, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Programs
• Condensed work schedule
• Generous base compensation and bonus plan
• Retirement Plans
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Thomas & Hutton University - On-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
• In-house Up and Ready Civil 3D Software Training Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level