Construction Inspector I or II - North Tarrant Area Office
Texas Department of Transportation
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Job summary
Texas Department of Transportation Fort Worth District is seeking Construction Inspector I/II for Euless, TX. The role involves inspecting roadways, bridges, and airport projects, ensuring adherence to plans and specifications, and coordinating with engineers, project representatives, and contractors to resolve issues.
Responsibilities include calculating payments, observing construction work, and preparing estimates.
Qualifications
- High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Skills
Education
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.
- 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.
- Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel
- Prepares and reviews correspondence
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
- Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Prepares monthly and final estimates.
- Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
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
1 YEAR construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
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.
- Required to work weekends and holidays.
- Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
- 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.
TxDOT Fort Worth District is looking for a Construction Inspector I or II for the Euless Area Engineer Office located in Euless, TX.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to be part of our Construction team. As a Construction Inspector, you will be dealing with a wide variety of construction and maintenance projects related to roadway and bridges within our area. This position requires a great spirit of teamwork and a strong willingness to learn. We will train you on all aspects of the job.
We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees, with opportunities for growth and development, we value employee work-life-balance, in keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities such as an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and more.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced working environment, learning, and working independently, join us and let us help you reach your goal!
2501 W Euless Blvd, Euless, TX 76040
Construction Inspector I: B18 / $45,521 - $71,055
Construction Inspector II: B19 / $48,244 - $76,028
- 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)
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Engineering Specialist I/II
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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.
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