Highway Construction Inspector & Documentation Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available (part-time)

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) seeks a Transportation Technician to help ensure highway construction meets safety and quality standards across Pennsylvania. You will observe field work, review project documentation, and verify contractor compliance, strengthening inspection, communication, and problem-solving skills.

This full-time role offers a typical schedule 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with potential telework to a PA-approved location.

Qualifications

• One year of highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection experience.
• One year of experience in quality control of materials or construction industry experience with blueprints, plans, or schematics.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspecting routine phases of highway construction and work zone controls.
• Review work unit records and materials for accuracy and policy conformance.
• Observe construction operations and enforce contract requirements to maintain quality standards.
• Read and research plans, drawings, contracts, specifications, and manuals related to construction projects.
• Support testing of materials and interpret specifications for sampling and inspection methods.
• Prepare and update inspection reports, field notes, and project documentation including electronic applications.

Skills

Highway/bridge inspection experience

Quality control of materials

Reading blueprints/plans

Job description

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) seeks a Transportation Technician to help ensure highway construction meets safety and quality standards across Pennsylvania. You will observe field work, review project documentation, and verify contractor compliance, strengthening inspection, communication, and problem-solving skills.

This full-time role offers a typical schedule 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with potential telework to a PA-approved location.