Construction Inspector Trainee-Oakley, KS

Nex-Tech Classifieds; Oakley (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Infant at Work Program

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kansas Department of Transportation in Oakley, KS seeks a Construction Inspector Trainee. Entry-level role with structured training to advance in the Engineering Technician series. Responsibilities include contract oversight, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with standards.

Pre-employment requirements include CDL within 90 days, physical capacity screening, and DOT drug testing. Competitive benefits and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.
• CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained (if applicable).
• Position subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing and DOT drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering construction contracts and ensure work complies with legal requirements and quality standards.
• Perform basic engineering and mathematical procedures and document results.
• Assist engineers/technicians in routine tests in laboratory or field and inspect on construction projects for compliance with specifications.
• Operate snowplow trucks (Class B CDL required) as needed.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Construction Inspector Trainee-Oakley, KS

The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for dependable, trainable, team players with good communication skill to be part of our family. KDOT is currrenctly hiring a Construction Inspector Trainee Oakley, KS.

Compensation:

• Base Hourly Pay: $19.85
• Work-Life Balance Programs:
  • Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • For help managing daily life at no cost to you
  • Infant at Work Program
  • Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• First-Day Coverage:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vison Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
• Life Insurance:
  • Employer paid basic group life
  • Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
• Retirement:
  • KPERS and Deferred Compensation
• Other Benefits:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid on-the-job training programs.
  • Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee discounts with theSTAR Program

This Construction Inspector Trainee position is the entry level for the Engineering Technician class series and is located in Oakley, KS.Successful candidates may be appointed at a higher-level dependent upon experience and qualifications.This position allows KDOT to train and develop construction (or technician) staff to complete required responsibilities.The employee performs assignments and gains experience while in a training status.

NOTE: The employee in this position must also maintain Certified Inspection certifications under the KDOT CIT Program as outlined in the Engineering Technician Progression Manual for the specific job path and any additional as outlined by the Senior Manager.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• This position will assist in administering construction contracts ensuring work is performed per legal requirements and preferred quality is achieved. This will require performing according to specific instruction and standards.
• Work involves performing several basic engineering and mathematical procedures which require following instructions and guidelines and providing accurate and complete records of that work.
• Performs or assists other technicians or engineers in the performance of routine engineering tests in the laboratory or field or inspection on construction projects for compliance with standard practice, specifications, plans, and special provisions. This includes such things as performing or assisting in testing of gradation of aggregates and other standard tests.
• Operates snowplow trucks (Class B CDL required) to fill-in at various locations, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.
• This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
• This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
• Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position. (Per SOM 2.1.10).