Construction Inspector I or II - Victoria Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Construction Inspector, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of roadways and bridges. This position allows you to inspect construction methods and workmanship, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to significant infrastructure projects. With opportunities for growth and development, you'll be part of an essential workforce dedicated to enhancing transportation systems. If you're passionate about construction and safety, this role offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; related college education may substitute for experience.
• Valid driver's license required for driving state vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction methods to ensure compliance with plans.
• Calculates payments due to contractors for completed work.
• Documents work progress and issues throughout the project.

Skills

Basic roadway design

Inspection methods and procedures

Traffic management and control procedures

Public relations

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School Graduation or Equivalent

Job description

Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

Construction Inspector I

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and
  construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with
  plans and specifications.
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety
  standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Ensures fabricators build and repair bridges and related non-bridge highway structures in accordance with plans and
  specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Construction Inspector II

In addition to the above

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and
  construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: No experience required. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Construction Inspector I

• Basic roadway design
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
  calculations
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Interpreting applicable information
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)

Construction Inspector II

In addition to the above, Extensive knowledge of

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.