Inspector Trainee

Rk; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401(k) Matching

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RK&K is seeking an Inspector Trainee to join our construction management team in Virginia. You will be outdoors on active sites, observing contractor activities and gaining hands-on experience across earthwork, paving, utilities, and testing.

The role includes daily record-keeping, sampling and testing materials, and completing testing reports, with a structured two-year training program combining hands-on, virtual, and classroom learning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in recording data.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to attend training classes and obtain certifications.
• Basic math skills including area/volume calculations and unit conversions.
• Excellent driving record and a valid driver's license.
• Comfortable outdoors in varying weather and uneven terrain.
• Responsible, trustworthy and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor activities on an active construction site.
• Maintain daily records with written descriptions, measurements and photos.
• Operate an iPad and client recordkeeping software systems.
• Sample and test construction materials (soil, concrete, asphalt).
• Complete testing reports and communicate with clients and field personnel.
• Engage in a structured two-year training program combining hands-on, virtual and classroom learning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Math skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Job description

We are looking for individuals interested in the construction industry to join the RK&K team as an Inspector Trainee. In this role, we will provide you with all the training you need to start a successful career in construction management with the opportunity to learn about earthwork, paving, utilities, erosion and sediment control, bridges, culverts, surveying, plan reading, materials testing, and so much more!

As an Inspector Trainee, you’ll have the opportunity to be outdoors on an active construction site where you’ll observe the contractor’s operations such excavations, utility installations, pile driving, concrete pouring, and vegetation establishment, just to name a few.

If you’re a candidate who is eager to learn, motivated, dependable, not afraid of the elements, and looking to be part of an exciting team, this may be the role for you. We have positions available throughout the state.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will be assigned to a field location and will primarily work independently with Virginia Department of Transportation and contractors while being responsible for:

• Inspection of contractor activities on an active construction site
• Daily record keeping, to include written descriptions of work perform, measurements of work performed, and photos
• Utilization of an iPad and client recordkeeping software systems
• Sampling and testing of construction materials, including soil, concrete, and asphalt
• Completion of testing reports
• Daily communication with client, contractor, and field project personnel
• Pursuit and completion of a structured two-year training program which combines hands-on, virtual, and classroom learning

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Great attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal commination skills
• Ability to attend training classes, study independently, and obtain certifications
• Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate areas and volumes, and to convert between units
• Excellent driving record
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and ability to traverse unsteady terrain
• Candidates must also be trustworthy, responsible, dependable, and willing to work independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering andconstruction managementfirm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD.) Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website at www.varelay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual within our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900.