Construction Inspector I - Johnson County

Texas Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks an inspector to verify construction methods for roadways, bridges, traffic signals, and related structures. You may serve as the sole inspector or assist in large projects, reporting to a licensed professional engineer.

The role requires driving a state vehicle, basic math and plan/spec review, and adherence to safety standards. Pre-employment physical and drug testing are required; weekend/holiday work and irregular hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required; may be substituted by related education or training.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license; must drive a state vehicle.
• Competencies: Plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, and compliance.
• Review methods: Reviewing plans and specifications for compliance.
• Inspection methods: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Testing methods: Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures.
• Traffic management: Basic traffic management and control procedures.
• Safety standards: Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
• Mathematics: Performing calculations using algebra, trig and geometry.
• Leadership: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Computers: Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Plan/spec compliance

Inspection methods

Testing methods

Traffic control

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 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:

• 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.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Competencies: 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

Conditions of Employment:

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

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.