Field Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Transportation Construction Inspector (Construction) in Montoursville, PA. The role focuses on outdoor transportation construction inspections to ensure safety and quality as part of the Department of Transportation.

The position requires several years of highway/bridge construction experience or equivalent, with telework possible ad-hoc after probation. Starting salary begins at $46,827 per year, with opportunities to progress within the department.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Inspection: Conduct inspections of all phases of transportation construction to verify compliance with codes and plans
• Material Review: Examine placement of materials such as concrete, drainage components, and other required items
• Testing Duties: Perform compaction testing, as well as assess soil and aggregate conditions
• Project Documentation: Complete calculations, estimates, and reports to support project tracking and progress
• Stakeholder Interaction: Communicate with staff, agencies, and the public to support project administration
• Field Problem Solving: Assist with resolving issues that arise during construction activities

Skills

Inspection

Testing

Documentation

Communication

Field problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Transportation Construction Inspector (Construction) in Montoursville, PA. The role focuses on outdoor transportation construction inspections to ensure safety and quality as part of the Department of Transportation.

The position requires several years of highway/bridge construction experience or equivalent, with telework possible ad-hoc after probation. Starting salary begins at $46,827 per year, with opportunities to progress within the department.