Construction Inspector I

Texas Department of Transportation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums 100% for full-time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Fort Worth District seeks a Construction Inspector I to oversee roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects onsite in Johnson County area. The role requires inspecting construction to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.

Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to drive/state vehicle; pre-employment physical and drug testing may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive state vehicle.
• Substitutions for minimum qualifications may apply with relevant education or training.

Responsibilities

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with inspectors and project managers.
• Consults with Project Engineers and contractors on progress and problems; reviews data and estimates.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges, and highway structures per plans and specs.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic controls; inspects barricades and safety measures.
• Documents work progress and issues; prepares monthly and final estimates.

Job description

Job Description - Construction Inspector I (2602209)

Job Description

Construction Inspector I - ( 2602209 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Construction Inspector I based in our Johnson County Area Office. In this hands-on field position, you will help oversee roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects, ensuring that each project is constructed in accordance with state standards, safety requirements, and approved plans and specifications.

Physical Work Location: 2200 FM 2280, Cleburne, Tx 76033

Salary / Grade:

• Construction Inspector I: B18, $3,793.41 - $5,921.25 (monthly)

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary: 71,055.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Johnson/Cleburne Ae/Maint 2200 FM 2280 Cleburne 76033

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Fort Worth

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day

Job Shift Details: 40

Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• 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.
• 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
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project
• 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.

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• 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
  • Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
  • Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
  • Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
  • Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
  • Subject to noise
  • 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
  • Standing-prolonged periods of time
  • Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
  • Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
  • Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
  • Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

  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.

  Required to work weekends and holidays.

  Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.

  Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

  Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

  Schedule

  Full-time

  Employee Status

  Regular

  Job Type

  Standard

  Job Level

  Non-Management

  Job Posting

  Aug 25, 2026, 12:16:10 PM

  Unposting Date

  Sep 11, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

  State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist I State Job Code/s : 2127

  Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

  TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

  Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

  The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.