Highway Construction Inspector

State of Oklahoma; Custer (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit allowances

Health plan options

Paid leave

Holidays

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Construction Inspector to oversee the construction of highways and related structures, ensuring work conforms with contract documents, plans and specifications.

This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans, vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, retirement savings options, and an employee wellness program.

Qualifications

• Level I requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Level II requires an associate’s degree in STEM or related field and one year of transportation-related experience, or two years of experience in transportation-related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs sampling and field testing of materials used in construction projects, ensuring compliance with testing guidelines.
• Submits accurate test records and samples to the residency lab.
• Maintains current records in the Construction Management System and updates data.
• Inspects contractor’s work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Communicates with stakeholders affected by the project.
• Maintains documentation of project progress, including measurements and reports.
• Operates agency vehicles and equipment safely.
• Conducts safety reviews and resolves contract disputes.

Skills

Field testing

Inspections

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in STEM or related field

Job description

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 5

Job Posting Title

Highway Construction Inspector

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer, Director of Operations, District 5

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$47,200 - Level I

$56,600 - Level II

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance

• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans

• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
• Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
• Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO)

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year

Paid Holidays

• 11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay

• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for overseeing the construction of highways, roads, and related structures, ensuring construction conforms with the construction contract documents, plans and specifications.

Typical Functions

• Performs sampling and field testing of materials used during construction projects, ensuring compliance with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) testing guidelines.
• Submits accurate test records and samples to the residency lab.
• Maintains current records in the Construction Management System and updates the system data.
• Inspects contractor’s work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Communicates with stakeholders, such as businesses and landowners affected by the project.
• Maintains required documentation of project progress, including measurements, calculations, and documentation of all work events and conditions.
• Submits progressive estimates and time and diary reports.
• Operates agency-issued vehicles and other equipment safely.
• Conducts safety reviews.
• Resolves contract disputes and specification interpretation with contractors.
• Uses agency-provided software to accurately and completely document progress and required reports such as: Daily Work Reports (DWR), Diaries, Material Testing, Estimates
• Trains new employees

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Level I: This is the basic level of the job family where incumbents learn techniques and methodologies for performing highway construction inspections, materials sampling and testing. Supervisors and higher-level Highway Construction Inspectors will provide training and instruction for assigned tasks. Supervision and monitoring of the work product will range from close supervision of the incumbent at the learning stage of a task or function to normal and routine supervision and monitoring of the work product as the incumbent becomes proficient in and independently performs assigned tasks and functions.

Level II: This is the career level where incumbents independently perform highway construction inspections, materials sampling, and/or testing. This level may provide guidance to lower level inspectors or vendors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at this level include knowledge of construction materials and their properties; of principles of soil mechanics; of surveying techniques; of local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and codes governing construction practices; of modern road construction methodologies and technologies; of occupational safety standards and hazard mitigation strategies; of geometry and algebra as they relate to engineering computations; of effectively using testing methods, analytical processes, and procedural protocols to ensure compliance and structural integrity of the work inspected; and of work zone traffic control.

Ability is required to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints; to collect data; to work outdoors in various weather conditions; to collaborate with contractors; to operate computer equipment; to establish effective working relationships with others; to prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations; and to work in the following conditions: of moderate to considerable amount of handling light or medium weight objects/materials and use of medium weight tools, of climbing and working from ladders or while in an awkward position (physical effort); of unfavorable to considerable exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather, being confined, noisy or dirty locations as a regular part of the work day (environmental); of dangerous to considerable conditions which are unpredictable/uncertain and which result in risk of personal injury (hazards); and of considerable periods, on a regular basis, of concentration and focused sensory attention (which includes seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) of medium intensity and longer duration (sensory attention).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Level I: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of basic construction materials and their typical uses; of occupational safety practices; of basic mathematics, including basic geometry and algebra, used in routine job-related calculations.

Ability required is the ability to collect, maintain, and record field data; to communicate effectively with internal staff, contractors, and other external partners in both oral and written form, and includes the preparation of inspection reports and recommendation; to use computer and standard office software; and to work in the following conditions: of moderate to considerable amount of handling light or medium weight objects/materials and use of medium weight tools, of climbing and working from ladders or while in an awkward position (physical effort); of unfavorable to considerable exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather, being confined, noisy or dirty locations as a regular part of the work day (environmental); of dangerous to considerable conditions which are unpredictable/uncertain and which result in risk of personal injury (hazards); and of considerable periods, on a regular basis, of concentration and focused sensory attention (which includes seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) of medium intensity and longer duration (sensory attention).

Level II: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at this level include knowledge of construction materials and their properties; of principles of soil mechanics; of surveying techniques; of local, state, and federal regulations, standards, and codes governing construction practices; of modern road construction methodologies and technologies; of occupational safety standards and hazard mitigation strategies; of geometry and algebra as they relate to engineering computations; of effectively using testing methods, analytical processes, and procedural protocols to ensure compliance and structural integrity of the work inspected; and of work zone traffic control.

Ability is required to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints; to collect data; to work outdoors in various weather conditions; to collaborate with contractors; to operate computer equipment; to establish effective working relationships with others; to prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations; and to work in the following conditions: of moderate to considerable amount of handling light or medium weight objects/materials and use of medium weight tools, of climbing and working from ladders or while in an awkward position (physical effort); of unfavorable to considerable exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather, being confined, noisy or dirty locations as a regular part of the work day (environmental); of dangerous to considerable conditions which are unpredictable/uncertain and which result in risk of personal injury (hazards); and of considerable periods, on a regular basis, of concentration and focused sensory attention (which includes seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) of medium intensity and longer duration (sensory attention).

Education And Experience

Level I: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).

Level II: Education and Experience at this level consists of an associate’s degree in STEM education (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics), construction management, or a closely related field, and one (1) year of experience in a transportation-related field, OR two (2) years of experience in a transportation-related field.

Special Requirements

Positions with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation require certification in materials sampling and testing from an accredited state or national sampling and inspection program within 12 months of hire. This is level specific training.

Some positions may require working long hours, nights, and on weekends.

Possession of a valid driver's license at the time of employment.

Applicants must take a drug test prior to employment.

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

While performing job duties, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit, manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb and balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl.

Employees must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Able to work in a wide variety of environmental conditions, ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.