Field Construction Inspector I - Streets & Bridges

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided annually

Work boots provided annually

Department-issued work vehicle

Tools provided to complete tasks

Opportunities to obtain certifications

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a journey-level Inspector to oversee public capital construction and rehabilitation projects. The role covers major street, drainage, and bridge work, with field and site duties at Northeast Service Center in San Antonio. Work hours are 7:45 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with outdoor exposure and occasional hazards. Responsibilities include attending pre-con meetings, reviewing plans, maintaining logs and cost estimates, collecting material samples, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year of experience in construction, surveying, drafting, or related field.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Proficient in basic mathematical concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, details, and specifications.
• Skilled in accurate and precise documentation, including uploading documents.

Responsibilities

• Attends pre-construction meetings with City staff, engineers, contractors, and utility company representatives to discuss project information.
• Reviews and interprets project plans and specifications to acquaint with construction activities.
• Maintains a daily log of construction and inspection activities recording progress and issues.
• Maintains quantity book for estimates of project costs and measurements.
• Collects samples of construction materials for testing laboratory.
• Inspects construction sites to ensure safety measures comply with City standards and OSHA rules.
• Uses surveying equipment to measure on-site grade levels with instruments or laser; may lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Coordinates signage and detour routes with traffic section and other parties.
• Discusses errors on blueprints with engineer and contractor for field operations.

Skills

Construction inspection

Read plans & specs

Documentation

Problem solving

Mathematical concepts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Instrument/Level

Laser

Slump Cone

Nuclear Density Machine

Calculator

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

City of San Antonio is seeking a journey-level Inspector to oversee public capital construction and rehabilitation projects. The role covers major street, drainage, and bridge work, with field and site duties at Northeast Service Center in San Antonio. Work hours are 7:45 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with outdoor exposure and occasional hazards. Responsibilities include attending pre-con meetings, reviewing plans, maintaining logs and cost estimates, collecting material samples, and