Construction Aide

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking an entry-level inspector to perform site inspections of contractors’ work, assist with surveying duties, and help with highway construction staking and layout. The role also includes basic materials testing and documentation of activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining surveying equipment, using SiteManager for documentation, and frequent travel within the district. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Educational equivalence to a high school diploma.
• Ability to use basic math and computers.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting tools and gathering survey information for agency projects.
• Assist in maintaining surveying equipment.
• Use hand tools to locate and place markers and take material samples.
• Assist in performing materials tests for specification compliance.
• Inspect construction activities to ensure standards and report daily contractor activities.
• Document contractors’ work via SiteManager or other electronic inspection software.
• Drive a Department vehicle to various locations within the District.

Skills

Surveying

Math basics

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SiteManager

Job description

Description

Posting closes on 11/12/2026

Under general supervision, this position performs inspection of contractors’ work, including documentation of contractors’ work, entry‑level survey duties, assisting with the staking and layout of highway construction and performing basic tests of materials.

Examples of Work

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in transporting tools and equipment to work sites and assisting in obtaining survey information necessary for agency projects by performing miscellaneous survey duties.
• Assist in maintaining surveying equipment.
• Utilize various hand tools such as a sledgehammer, axe, shovel, etc. to locate and place markers, survey pins and boundary markers and cutting brush or to obtain material samples.
• Assist in performing materials tests for specification compliance.
• Perform inspection of construction activities to ensure projects meet department standards and keep supervisor fully informed of daily contractor activities and unusual conditions.
• Document contractors’ work via SiteManager or other electronic inspection software in accordance with Department policy.
• Employee is required to frequently drive a Department vehicle to various locations within the District.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• May perform administrative support functions in the office as needed.

Education and experience

The educational equivalent to a diploma from an accredited high school.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, use of fractions and decimals, computation of areas). Basic computer skills (operation of a PC and familiarity with Windows operating system).

Physical requirements

Ability to use various types of hand tools. Ability to traverse rugged terrain, climb up and down hills and grades as well as in and out of vehicles. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working conditions

Must travel frequently to various locations within the District. Must be able to perform assigned duties in all types of weather as well as other work conditions, e.g. noise, dust, fumes, etc.

Licenses, registrations and certifications

Valid driver’s license.

("Accredited" means the educational institution or program is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized either by the United States Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.)

This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

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