Construction Inspector I, II or III

Txdot; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee construction inspections in Hunt and Rains County. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards on roadways and bridges, with opportunities for career advancement in a diverse working environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in construction or engineering principles.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums at 100% for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in construction inspection preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction methods to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Document work progress and compliance issues.
• Calculate payments due contractors.

Skills

Construction engineering policies and procedures

Applicable inspection methods

Surveying procedures

Testing methods

Technical survey data

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Description - Construction Inspector I, II or III (2501620)

Job Description

Construction Inspector I, II or III - ( 2501620 )

Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a Construction Inspector I, II or III overseeing Construction Inspections in Hunt and Rains County at the Greenville Area Office in the Paris District . We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you enjoy working outside and would like to help TxDOT make the Texas roadways safer for your family and friends, then apply for this position. Come join our TxDOT family and build a career as big as TEXAS!

This job opening is for one Construction Inspector I, II or II depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. 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.

Construction Inspector I – B18 | $45,521 - $71,055 yearly
Construction Inspector II – B19 | $48,244 - $76,028 yearly
Construction Inspector III – B20 | $51,158 - $81,351 yearly

Minimum Salary

: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary

: 81,351.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

: Greenville/Hunt Co Ae/Maint 3001 I-30 EAST Greenville 754025845

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Monday - Friday | 8AM to 5PM | 40 Hrs 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 viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit:Benefitsat a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

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 for a Construction Inspector I, II or III:

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• 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.
• Drives a state vehicle to monitor 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.
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Essential Duties for a Construction Inspector II or III:

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.

Additional Essential Duties for a Construction Inspector III:

• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Work Experience for a Construction Inspector I - None
Work Experience for a Construction Inspector II - 1 YEAR consturction, Construction inpection, engineering support, Maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection, or transportation engineering support related experience.
Work Experience for a Construction Inspector III - 2 YEARS consturction, Construction inpection, engineering support, Maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection, or transportation engineering support related experience. (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.

Competenciesfor a Construction Inspector I, II or III:

• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Additional Competencies for a Construction Inspector II or III:

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of other.
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.

Additional Competencies for a Construction Inspector III:

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• 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 for Construction Inspector I, II or III:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• 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
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
• 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 p osition.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Unposting Date

Job Posting

: Jun 17, 2025, 10:46:57 AM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist I, II or III State Job Code/s : 2127,2128,2129

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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.