Construction Inspector

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking an Inspector to assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects and to perform diverse field inspections. The role will involve directing inspection activities on less complex projects as needed and ensuring materials meet MnDOT standards.

The position requires experience in construction inspection, field testing of grading/base, bituminous, and concrete materials, and the ability to analyze results to verify quality per MnDOT specifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing contract administration on roadway/bridge construction.
• Substitution: one year in related areas may count for one year of contract administration.
• Educational substitution: two-year Civil/Construction Tech degree or four-year degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Must possess a valid Class D driver's license and obtain Class B CDL within 6 months.
• Certifications: Aggregate Production, Grading & Base Tester, Bituminous Street Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects and complete inspection activities.
• Serve as Chief Inspector on less complex projects.
• Perform field testing of materials and verify quality against MnDOT specs.
• Inspect roadway features for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Report deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verify corrections.

Skills

Contract administration experience

Roadway/bridge construction inspection

Education

Two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree

Four-year degree in Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics

Licensure: Class D license and obtain Class B CDL within 6 months

Job description

The position assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects. Other duties include:

• Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications.
• Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• Performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Reports known deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verifies corrections of known deficiencies to ensure the project complies with project documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license or an equivalent license from another state and obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6-months of initial placement into the position and maintain them as a condition of employment.

• Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities; OR
• A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, predesign, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering; OR

Educational Substitution: A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree, or a four-year degree in Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

Required Certifications:

• Aggregate Production
• Grading & Base Tester
• Bituminous Street Inspector