Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lawrence Township (PA); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 71 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Transportation Construction Inspector position with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers an outdoors role that supports roadway safety and quality. You will perform bonded road inspections, document findings, sample materials, and ensure contractor work meets standards, contributing to important roadway improvements across the district.

You will work from 70 PennDOT Drive, Clearfield, PA, with a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule, full-time employment, and no telework option.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as Engineering Technician or equivalent.
• 2 years as Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician.
• 3 years highway/bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work.
• 3 years quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, including reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics.
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsabilités

• Road inspections: Complete preliminary, intermediate, and final inspections of bonded roads and record findings in required systems.
• Damage assessment: Identify roadway damage, estimate repair material quantities, and report issues to supervisors.
• Permit monitoring: Review roadway conditions for bonded hauler activity and report highway occupancy concerns.
• Construction review: Document repair or upgrade work, maintain material records, and ensure required paperwork is submitted.
• Material sampling: Collect asphalt, aggregate, and concrete samples for testing to support roadway design and repair work.
• Guide rail inspection: Observe installation activities, check traffic control setups, and record contractor quantities for guide rail work.

Connaissances

Roadway inspections

Documentation review

Material sampling

Quality control

Inspection experience

Description du poste

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Clearfield County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60512-10620

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 0200

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

10620

Position Number

00029492

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

0080200

Bureau / Division

TR District Office 2-0

Worksite Address

70 PennDOT Drive

City

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16830

Contact Name

Heather Sage

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Transportation Construction Inspector position with the Department of Transportation offers a chance to support the safety and quality of roads across the region. This role allows you to work outdoors, learn technical inspection skills, and contribute to important roadway improvement efforts. You will help ensure construction and repair work meets required standards. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed work and making a positive impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports roadway safety and quality by inspecting bonded roads, reviewing documentation, and reporting roadway conditions. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Road Inspections: Complete preliminary, intermediate, and final inspections of bonded roads and record findings in required systems
• Damage Assessment: Identify roadway damage, estimate repair material quantities, and report issues to supervisors
• Permit Monitoring: Review roadway conditions for bonded hauler activity and report highway occupancy concerns
• Construction Review: Document repair or upgrade work, maintain material records, and ensure required paperwork is submitted
• Material Sampling: Collect asphalt, aggregate, and concrete samples for testing to support roadway design and repair work
• Guide Rail Inspection: Observe installation activities, check traffic control setups, and record contractor quantities for guide rail work

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
• One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.