Engineering Inspector I - Development Program

Road Commission for Oakland County; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

A local road agency is seeking a participant for its Development Program as an Engineering Inspector I. This role includes classroom and on-the-job training in road safety and construction. Responsibilities involve inspecting various road construction projects to ensure quality work and maintaining detailed records. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and strong communication abilities. A valid MI state driver's license and commitment of 12-18 months are necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a computer proficiently.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Regular onsite job attendance is essential.
• Ability to work overtime and maintain a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Complete classroom and on-the-job training for construction season.
• Perform road construction inspection activities.
• Maintain detailed records subject to audit.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties

This is an opportunity for individuals interested in a career in road safety and construction to be a participant in RCOC’s Development Program as an Engineering Inspector I. While in the program, participants will complete classroom and on the job training in preparation for the construction season. The Engineer Inspector I is assigned specific road construction projects in various departments throughout the construction season, where they will perform a broad range of road construction inspection activities to assure quality of work. Detailed record keeping, subject to audit is required, in addition to all normal inspection requirements. Elements of the development program in addition to classroom include: job shadowing and rotations within the Construction, Permits, Traffic Safety, and Highway Maintenances departments.

Special Experience/Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• The ability to demonstrate basic math skills and be proficient with operating a computer.
• A demonstrated willingness and desire to learn new skills.
• Regular and predictable onsite job attendance, including availability to work during hours of operation, is an essential function of this position.
• Must have the energy, stamina and availability to work the necessary overtime as required, which often includes weekends and / or dawn-to-dusk inspection days.
• The ability to demonstrate strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• The ability to work within a team environment.
• Willingness to accept feedback and direction as required to build one’s knowledge of inspection standards.
• Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.
• Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.
• Minimum commitment of 12- 18 months in position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid MI state driver’s license.

Disclosure

This position is within a bargaining unit and the individual that holds this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the existing collective bargaining agreement.

Disclaimer

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid driver's license.
• Attractive benefits package
• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace