Field Construction Inspector I – Roads & Bridges

Texas Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks an inspector to verify construction methods for roadways, bridges, traffic signals, and related structures. You may serve as the sole inspector or assist in large projects, reporting to a licensed professional engineer.

The role requires driving a state vehicle, basic math and plan/spec review, and adherence to safety standards. Pre-employment physical and drug testing are required; weekend/holiday work and irregular hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required; may be substituted by related education or training.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license; must drive a state vehicle.
• Competencies: Plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, and compliance.
• Review methods: Reviewing plans and specifications for compliance.
• Inspection methods: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Testing methods: Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures.
• Traffic management: Basic traffic management and control procedures.
• Safety standards: Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
• Mathematics: Performing calculations using algebra, trig and geometry.
• Leadership: Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Computers: Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Plan/spec compliance

Inspection methods

Testing methods

Traffic control

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation seeks an inspector to verify construction methods for roadways, bridges, traffic signals, and related structures. You may serve as the sole inspector or assist in large projects, reporting to a licensed professional engineer.

The role requires driving a state vehicle, basic math and plan/spec review, and adherence to safety standards. Pre-employment physical and drug testing are required; weekend/holiday work and irregular hours may apply.