Salary: $70,304.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Sumter County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191947
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 1
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD22
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,304.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $103,900.00

Job Responsibilities

At Sumter Construction, monitors highway and bridge construction projects (i. e. asphalt, concrete, earth types-bases, macadam, pipe, under drain, pile driving, form setting, reinfored steel and compacation with nuclear guage, etc.), contractor's productivity, utility conflicts, project scope and other impacts due to construction. Ensures that all projects achieve a safe work zone for motorist and construction personnel. Provides contractors and inspectors with the proper installation instruction, inspection, and maintenance of erosion prevention devices and sediment control protection devices on SCDOT construction sites. Prepares and reviews field notes and material sampling reports to include final plans. Also prepares daily work reports in Site Manager and AASHTO-Ware Project, utility diaries, monthly estimates worksheets, daily asphalt roadway reports, erosion, and traffic control reports, sample cards and other necessary paperwork including the computation of areas of cross-sections and the calculation of volumes. Serves as SCDOT representative to public when discussing construction project/plans. Interprets and provides explanation to inspectors on construction plans and contract notes. Uses surveying software with data collector and total station for checking contractor's lines and grades. Computes and creates volumes of borrow and waste pits. Supervises sampling and testing of construction materials for quality to ensure that materials are in compliance with specifications. Obtains material certifications as needed. Maintain material samples and certification log books for projects. Assists the Resident Construction Engineer as needed. Maintain all current technician certifications. Obtain certifications as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

Additional Comments

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

09

My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No

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