Entry-Level Transportation Technician

Entry-Level Transportation Technician

Requisition Number: 2025-1610-01A

Build Your Career. Own Your Future.

At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on field experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company matching
• PTO with rollover
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!

We offer competitive salaries based on experience, with additional incentives for relevant certifications.

Your Role: Hands-On, Impactful, and Fast-Paced

As a Transportation Technician in Columbia, South Carolina, you will collaborate with fellow technicians to conduct essential inspections and materials testing on various infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, greenways, airports, ports, and rail systems.

What You'll Do:

• Inspection & Monitoring: Assist in observing contractor operations-such as grading, paving, and bridge work-to verify alignment with approved plans and permit requirements.
• Recordkeeping: Prepare materials documentation, update daily field reports, and maintain accurate records to support payment processing.
• Field & Lab Work: Perform sampling and testing of construction materials, confirm layout and elevation using surveying tools, and complete required computations.
• Regulatory Adherence: Conduct DBE and EEO assessments and evaluate erosion control systems to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with contractors and senior team members to maintain clear communication and promote smooth project execution.

Technicians work in both indoor and outdoor settings, facing various weather and field conditions, including heights, uneven terrain, highway traffic, construction site hazards, and heavy machinery. Extended hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required.

What We're Looking For:

• One (1) of the following:
  • High school diploma/GED and 0-2 years of highway-related construction or inspection experience
  • 2-year technical degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology
• At least one(1) active industry certification, a plus:
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI): Field Testing Grade I; Strength Testing Technician; Laboratory Technician
  • International Code Council (ICC): Special Inspector (Reinforced Concrete, Masonry, Soils)
  • DOT Certifications in the fields of Aggregate, Conventional Density, Asphalt, and Concrete
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
• Effective math skills with a basic understanding of weight, volume, pressure, and units of measure

What to Expect:

With the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
• Walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods (up to 12 hours)
• Lifting and carrying 40-50 lbs. of materials and equipment
• Safely handling field tools and maneuvering equipment on active construction sites

Why Join S&ME?

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.

Ready to Get Started? Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.