District 6 Highway Construction Inspector

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; Buffalo (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Benefit Allowance: The benefits

Comprehensive Insurance Plans: HSA/FSA

Retirement Savings Plans: Pathfinder

OPERS Defined Benefit Plan

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO)

Sick leave: 15 days/year

Paid Holidays: 11 holidays/year

Longevity Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Construction Inspector to oversee the inspection of highway projects and ensure conformance with contract documents, plans, and specifications. Based in OK, you will work with field teams to monitor quality and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and involves handling field data, communication with stakeholders, and using standard office software.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic construction materials and safety practices.
• Ability to collect, maintain, and record field data and prepare inspection reports.
• Proficiency with computer and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and field testing of materials per guidelines.
• Submit accurate test records and samples to residency lab.
• Maintain Construction Management System records and update data.
• Inspect contractor’s work for compliance with plans and specs.
• Communicate with stakeholders and landowners affected by projects.
• Document progress with measurements, calculations, and work events.
• Submit progressive estimates and time/diary reports.
• Operate agency vehicles and other equipment safely.
• Conduct safety reviews.
• Resolve disputes and interpretation with contractors.
• Use agency software to document reports such as Daily Work Reports and Diaries.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Math basics

Communication

Data recording

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay & Compensation

Regular Compensation $47,200- HCI I

Work Schedule

Full time

Benefits

• Annual Benefit Allowance: The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement Savings Plans: Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015. Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%. Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
• Annual & Sick Leave (PTO): 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service. 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service. 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service. 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
• Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Pay: Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Position Information

Position Title: Highway Construction Inspector Department: Residency Reports to: Transportation Manager Division: 6 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: 504 S Crumpley Guymon, OK 73942 or 18985 US Hwy 64W Buffalo, OK 73834

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for overseeing the construction of highways, roads, and related structures, ensuring construction conforms with the construction contract documents, plans and specifications.

Typical Functions

• Performs sampling and field testing of materials used during construction projects, ensuring compliance with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) testing guidelines.
• Submits accurate test records and samples to the residency lab.
• Maintains current records in the Construction Management System and updates the system data.
• Inspects contractor’s work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Communicates with stakeholders, such as businesses and landowners affected by the project.
• Maintains required documentation of project progress, including measurements, calculations, and documentation of all work events and conditions.
• Submits progressive estimates and time and diary reports.
• Operates agency-issued vehicles and other equipment safely.
• Conducts safety reviews.
• Resolves contract disputes and specification interpretation with contractors.
• Uses agency-provided software to accurately and completely document progress and required reports such as: Daily Work Reports (DWR), Diaries, Material Testing, Estimates Trains new employees

Supervision and Monitoring

Supervision and monitoring of the work product will range from close supervision of the incumbent at the learning stage of a task or function to normal and routine supervision and monitoring of the work product as the incumbent becomes proficient in and independently performs assigned tasks and functions.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic construction materials and their typical uses; of occupational safety practices; of basic mathematics, including basic geometry and algebra, used in routine job-related calculations. Ability required is the ability to collect, maintain, and record field data; to communicate effectively with internal staff, contractors, and other external partners in both oral and written form, and includes the preparation of inspection reports and recommendation; to use computer and standard office software; and to work in the following conditions: of moderate to considerable amount of handling light or medium weight objects/materials and use of medium weight tools, of climbing and working from ladders or while in an awkward position (physical effort); of unfavorable to considerable exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather, being confined, noisy or dirty locations as a regular part of the work day (environmental); of dangerous to considerable conditions which are unpredictable/uncertain and which result in risk of personal injury (hazards); and of considerable periods, on a regular basis, of concentration and focused sensory attention (which includes seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) of medium intensity and longer duration (sensory attention).

Ability Requirements

Ability required is the ability to collect, maintain, and record field data; to communicate effectively with internal staff, contractors, and other external partners in both oral and written form, and includes the preparation of inspection reports and recommendation; to use computer and standard office software; and to work in the following conditions: of moderate to considerable amount of handling light or medium weight objects/materials and use of medium weight tools, of climbing and working from ladders or while in an awkward position (physical effort); of unfavorable to considerable exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather, being confined, noisy or dirty locations as a regular part of the work day (environmental); of dangerous to considerable conditions which are unpredictable/uncertain and which result in risk of personal injury (hazards); and of considerable periods, on a regular basis, of concentration and focused sensory attention (which includes seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) of medium intensity and longer duration (sensory attention).

Special Requirements

• Positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation require certification in materials sampling and testing from an accredited state or national sampling and inspection program within 12 months of hire. This is level specific training.
• Some positions may require working long hours, nights, and on weekends.
• Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of employment.
• Applicants must take a drug test prior to employment.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
• While performing job duties, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.
• Routinely, employees are required to sit, manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb and balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl.
• Employees must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Able to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.
• Some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Company Overview

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