CEI Inspector

Lochner; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA for medical or dependent care

Family leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible schedules

Wellness program

Education assistance

Employee discounts

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Lochner, an Egis company, is seeking a CEI Inspector in Kentucky to perform field inspections, sample and test materials, and approve testing procedures. The role requires traveling to construction sites across the state and maintaining clear inspection documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of inspection experience, reads plans and specs, possesses a valid driver license, and communicates findings effectively with engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction inspection experience, heavy highway/roadway preferred.
• Ability to read plans and specifications is mandatory.
• Valid driver license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections and ensures work meets standards and specs.
• Uses sampling/testing equipment and approved procedures.
• Inspects traffic control and helps contractors maintain safety standards.
• Documents construction activities and inspection findings clearly and promptly.
• Operates company vehicle to travel to sites and deliver samples.

Skills

Construction inspection

Read plans & specs

Communication skills

Documentation

Field reporting on iPad

Travel flexibility

Job description

Lochner, an Egis company, is recruiting for a CEI Inspector in the Kentucky market. The ideal candidate will perform field inspections, use material sampling and testing equipment, and approve testing procedures.

Your Impact

• Performs field inspections and ensures that work meets standards and specifications.
• Uses material sampling and testing equipment and approved testing procedures.
• Inspects traffic control and helps contractors maintain workplace safety standards.
• Creates timely and succinct documentation of construction activities and inspection findings.
• Operates company vehicle traveling to construction sites or delivering material samples.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of construction inspection experience – heavy highway/roadway construction experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of construction techniques and ability to read plans and specifications is mandatory.
• Valid Kansas driver license with a clean driving record.
• Good communication and documentation skills – ability to communicate findings or instructions with engineers, other inspectors, and material testing technicians.
• Ability to use an iPad or equivalent to log daily inspection reports.
• Travel anywhere in the state depending on project location.
• Some overnight stays may be required for remote projects.

Commitment

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Benefits

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Company paid disability (includes paid maternity leave) and life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care
• Paid family leave
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible)
• Wellness program for physical and mental health
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3)
• Education and training assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Pre‑Employment Screening

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.