Construction Inspector Trainee- Transportation

Ring Inc; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Construction Inspectors to join their team in the Transportation sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment while tackling exciting projects that impact the community. As a Construction Inspector, you will oversee contractor work, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations. The company prides itself on its employee ownership model, fostering a culture of teamwork and integrity. With a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth, this is your chance to advance your career in a fulfilling and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Tiered medical coverage

Dental/Vision

401(k) with a 6% company match

Short- and long-term disability

College savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Training/Certifications

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates welcomed; experience in VDOT inspection preferred.
• Knowledge of construction standards and specifications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor work to ensure quality control and compliance.
• Inspect field work, including excavations and structures.
• Maintain project records and report on daily production rates.

Skills

High School diploma

Valid driver's license

Fluent in English

Highway construction experience

Knowledge of construction methods

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Survey and field engineering equipment

Job description

A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is hiring Construction Inspectors in the Transportation sector to support projects throughout the VDOT Staunton District and surrounding areas. As part of this team, you will be immersed in a culture reflective of a smaller firm while providing the resources and technical strength of a larger company. With the opportunity to work alongside supportive management, tackle challenging projects, and develop your career, there is no better time to join AMT.

Interested applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be available for nighttime shifts, OT and/or weekends as needed, capable of working independently and within a team, and subject to background check. We are willing to train entry-level candidates with little to no transportation construction experience; however, experienced candidates with previous VDOT inspection experience and certifications are in demand. We currently have openings for Construction Inspectors and a select number of Construction Inspector Trainees.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of routine to moderate complexity, under the direction of a Construction Manager or designee.
• Inspects and monitors contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures.
• Reports contractor’s daily production rates.
• Schedules work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel.
• Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations.
• Takes field measurements of pay items.
• Reviews placement of and performs tests on construction materials.
• Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
• Oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control devices.
• Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings.
• Maintains project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates.
• Review and monitor Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Required:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Fluent in spoken and written English language

• Preferred:
• 0-6 years of highway construction experience
• Working knowledge of: Roadway, structure and bridge construction / maintenance / repair / rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications.
• VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
• Required VDOT Certifications relevant to the work being inspected
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
• OSHA 10 Hour Training

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture.

To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.

Competitive Benefit Package

With AMT, you will get:

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with a 6% company match!
• Short- and long-term disability
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications