Construction Inspector

Minnesota DOT; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota DOT is seeking an Inspector to assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects and to oversee inspection activities on roadway and bridge work. The role includes field testing of materials, verification against MnDOT specifications, and reporting deficiencies to ensure compliance with project documents.

The position requires driving credentials (Class D and CDL with Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6 months) and experience in contract administration or related areas.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing contract administration/roadway and/or bridge construction activities.
• Educational substitution allows a two-year degree to substitute for one year of experience (see job posting).
• Required Certifications include Aggregate Production, Concrete Tester, Grading & Base Tester, Bituminous Street Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects by completing inspection activities.
• Serve as Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion.
• Perform field testing of materials (grading/base, bituminous, concrete) and verify material quality against MnDOT specs.
• Inspect roadway features for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Report deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verify corrections to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Contract administration

Roadway inspection

Field testing

Documentation

Education

Two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree

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

Job description

This 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:

• Serve 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 verify 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
• Concrete Tester
• Grading & Base Tester
• Bituminous Street Inspector