Road Construction Inspector & Quality Assurance

County of Salem; New Jersey; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

State pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

County of Salem's Engineers Dept in Salem, NJ seeks a full-time road construction inspector to ensure work complies with plans and specifications through field inspections, material checks, and progress reporting.

Requirements include one year of road construction experience and a valid New Jersey driver's license. The role involves maintaining records, preparing contractor payments, and communicating with contractors and supervisors.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in road construction and maintenance work.
• Driver's license valid in New Jersey.
• Ability to read and interpret highway plans and specifications.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and repair of roads to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Check earthwork, drainage, paving, and related components for adherence to standards.
• Take material samples and ensure laboratory approvals for quality control.
• Maintain records of labor, materials, equipment, and project progress.
• Prepare estimates of amounts payable to contractors and report on project status.

Skills

Knowledge of road construction methods

Ability to read highway plans

Ability to prepare clear reports

English language proficiency

Job description

County of Salem's Engineers Dept in Salem, NJ seeks a full-time road construction inspector to ensure work complies with plans and specifications through field inspections, material checks, and progress reporting.

Requirements include one year of road construction experience and a valid New Jersey driver's license. The role involves maintaining records, preparing contractor payments, and communicating with contractors and supervisors.