Construction Inspector IV or V - Mount Pleasant, TX
Texas Department of Transportation
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Job summary
Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Construction Inspector IV or V in the Mount Pleasant area to oversee outdoor inspection activities for transportation projects. You will monitor quality, safety, and adherence to plans, while guiding contractor teams and providing daily project records and reporting.
The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and effective communication with project engineers, district personnel, and contractors.
Qualifications
- Experience in construction inspection or transportation engineering preferred.
- Substitution of related college education or technical training may apply.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate state vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Oversees construction record-keeping and payments to contractors.
- Ensures roadways, bridges, and highway structures meet plans and specs.
- Prepares monthly and final estimates; reviews change orders.
- Attends pre-construction meetings; answers contractor questions.
- Leads, mentors, and coordinates other inspectors.
- Trains staff on work methods and safety standards.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering‑related work. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self‑supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
- 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.
- Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges, and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Oversees preparation of monthly and final estimates.
- Assists Project Engineers in determining the number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
- Attends pre‑construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
- Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives, and contractors’ superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
- Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
- Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures adherence to approved safety standards.
- Serves as a lead worker or project leader
- Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
- Performs all other duties as assigned
- Represents the Department in dealings with producers and suppliers
- Performs engineering‑related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development.
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
3 years of experience in construction inspection or transportation engineering 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.
4 years of experience in construction inspection or transportation engineering 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.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Applicable laws, rules and regulations
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Scheduling work assignments
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
- Maintaining a safe working relationship
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
- 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
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
- Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
- 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 safetyimpactpositions. 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.
Do you enjoy working outdoors, have an eye for detail, and can manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently without sacrificing quality?
TxDOT’s Atlanta District is looking for a Construction Inspector IV or V in our Mount Pleasant Area office. The position primarily involves outdoor work, interacting with the construction contractor's team, inspection related work to transportation activities such as construction inspection, project management, maintaining daily project records, traffic control, ensuring the safety and quality of the construction of state infrastructure, and training other employees. If this is your area of expertise and you would like to build an exciting career with TxDOT to make our Texas roadways safer for all.
Construction Inspector IV (B21) - $54,278.00 - $87,046.00
Construction Inspector V (B22) - $57,614.00 - $93,138.00
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.
- 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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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.
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