District 6 Highway Construction Inspector

State of Oklahoma; Harper (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Retirement plans

EAP & wellness

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking a District 6 Highway Construction Inspector to oversee highway construction inspections and ensure compliance with plans and specifications. The role involves sampling, testing, documentation, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders.

Located in Oklahoma with responsibilities across district projects, this full-time position requires awareness of safety practices, data collection, and reporting through the Construction Management System.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to collect, maintain, and record field data; communicate effectively with internal staff, contractors, and external partners.
• Knowledge of basic construction materials, safety practices, and basic geometry/algebra used in routine calculations.

Responsibilities

• Performs sampling and field testing of materials used during construction projects.
• Inspects contractor’s work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Maintains required documentation of project progress, including measurements and diaries.
• Submits accurate test records and samples to the residency lab.
• Trains new employees.
• Operates agency vehicles and safety procedures.

Skills

Highway construction inspection

Materials testing

Record keeping

Communication

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Construction Management System

Office software

Job description

District 6 Highway Construction Inspector

Agency 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization Chief Engineer - Director of Operations - District 6

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation $47,200- HCI I

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

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.

Job Description

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

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

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

Level Descriptor

This is the basic level of the job family where incumbents learn techniques and methodologies for performing highway construction inspections, materials sampling and testing. Supervisors and higher-level Highway Construction Inspectors will provide training and instruction for assigned tasks. 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).

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.

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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.