Construction Inspector Technician

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is seeking a skilled construction inspection assistant to support inspections of workmanship and materials on highway and bridge projects. You will maintain documentation, verify compliance with quality standards, and work under supervision to interpret contract requirements for contractors.

Responsibilities include recording data, supporting cost determinations, and contributing to safe, efficient project execution with extended on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET Level 1 certification in Civil Engineering Technology or must obtain within 12 months to maintain employment.
• One year of highway construction inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspections of workmanship and materials on highway, bridge, or other construction projects.
• Maintain records and documentation to support final cost determination.
• Ensure methods, materials, equipment, and workmanship meet quality requirements and specs.
• Enforce regulations with supervision and interpret contract requirements to contractors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET Level 1 certification (or within 12 months)

Job description

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Posting Start Date:

August 7, 2026

Posting End Date:

August 20, 2026

Position Number:

80002087

Union:

Local 77

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Department:

Pay Grade:

PR61A

Hourly Rate:

$27.18

Employment Type:

Full Time

Building Location:

Building Street:

1643 Ashcom Road

Building City:

Building State:

Pennsylvania (US-PA)

15537

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future.

Job Purpose and Summary

This is skilled and technical work assisting in the inspection and testing of construction materials, as well as the inspection of workmanship on construction projects. An employee in this class is assigned construction inspection teams to perform simple inspection, computing, or measuring duties. Work assignments may vary until the employee has demonstrated aptitude or talent for one of several technical specialties, but duties are usually defined after initial orientation. Incumbents will receive detailed instructions on each new phase of an assignment but are expected to perform independently after standard procedures have been learned. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through analysis of reports and the observation of performance.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Assists in performing inspections of workmanship and materials on highway, bridge, or other construction projects involving various construction operations.

Maintains complete records and documentation of work performed to support final cost determination.

Assists in observing, inspecting, and verifying that the methods, materials, equipment, and workmanship conform to established quality requirements, standards and specifications.

With supervision, enforces federal, state, and local laws regulating construction procedures, safety practices and working conditions.

May interpret contract requirements to contractors and construction workers, with supervision.

Reads and interprets assigned civil engineering plans, maps, and specifications.

Logs data and maintains records related to projects.

Works extended hours, on call 24/7, to assist in management of normal and emergency operations.

Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent certification.

Possession of a NICET level 1 certification in a Civil Engineering Technology related program;
OR
Must obtain a NICET level 1 certification in a Civil Engineering Technology related program within 12 months to maintain employment.

One (1) year of experience in highway construction inspection. Equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training may be accepted.

Possession of valid driver’s license.

Regular and Predictable Attendance

Decision Making and Independent Judgment

Reliability

Mathematical Understanding

Quality Control

Flexibility

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Technical Innovation

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position may demand occasionally working long hours in emergency situations or for extended work assignments. Position requires the physical capability to appropriately stand, stoop, walk, lift and carry heavy tools and/or equipment when necessary. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission-specific operating systems. Position requires frequent travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent(s) within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Management has the discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department by calling 717-831-7378.

Questions? Call Customer Assistance at 800-331-3414, (Outside U.S., please call 717-831-7601) Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.