Field Transportation Inspector — Hybrid Eligible

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to monitor highway and transportation construction projects, ensuring materials and workmanship meet approved standards. You will work closely with construction teams, review progress, and document field activities.

This full-time role focuses on field inspections, measurements, and collaboration with stakeholders to keep projects moving safely and efficiently across Luzerne County.

Qualifications

• Three years of highway or bridge surveying/inspection experience or related quality control exposure.
• Two years in construction inspection with blueprint/plan reading experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Inspect highway projects to verify compliance with plans, standards and specifications.
• Examine materials (concrete, asphalt, drainage) for quality and placement.
• Prepare and maintain inspection records, diaries, photos and sketches.

Skills

Highway surveying

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate degree in civil/engineering tech

Job description

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to monitor highway and transportation construction projects, ensuring materials and workmanship meet approved standards. You will work closely with construction teams, review progress, and document field activities.

This full-time role focuses on field inspections, measurements, and collaboration with stakeholders to keep projects moving safely and efficiently across Luzerne County.