Construction Inspector I - Eastland Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation; Eastland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Construction Inspector to ensure contractors meet specifications for roadways, bridges, and airports. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with no prior experience necessary. Responsibilities include inspecting construction work, analyzing procedures, and maintaining records. Join a dedicated team committed to improving Texas infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• No prior experience necessary; education can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction methods and workmanship for compliance.
• Calculates payments due contractors for completed work.
• Documents work progress and issues throughout the project.

Skills

Applicable inspection methods

Traffic management procedures

Safety standards

Engineering principles

Public relations

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance withplans and specifications.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.
• 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.

Competencies:

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineeringcalculations
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Interpreting applicable information
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions thatsupport business objectives and goals
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completesassignments independently without constant supervision

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• 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
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).

• 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.