Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Lawrence Township (PA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Clearfield, PA seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector to help keep major projects moving safely and smoothly. You will inspect highway construction, verify materials, and support project documentation and communication.

The role offers a full-time schedule, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, with no telework option and a starting salary of $46,827.00. Apply to join a team focused on quality, safety, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Three years of highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work.
• Three years of quality control of materials or related construction experience.
• One year as an Engineering Technician or two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1.
• One year of construction inspection experience and an associate's degree in a related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect phases of transportation construction work for compliance with standards and specs.
• Check placement of cement concrete, bituminous concrete, drainage materials and other materials.
• Assist with checking grades, elevations and roadway or structure stake-out work.
• Conduct visual compaction tests of soils, aggregates and sub-surface layers.
• Complete diary entries, calculations, estimates and other project records.
• Interact with staff, agencies, legislators and the public to support project administration.

Skills

Highway surveying experience

Construction inspection experience

Blueprint reading

Field measurements

Documentation and diary entries

Communication with staff and public

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Clearfield County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-56256-10620

Department of Transportation

TR Dstr Off 0200

08/13/2026

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

10620

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

AFSCME

B1

ST05

00080200

District Office 2-0

70 PennDOT Drive

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

16830

Brent Lykens

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a role where every mile matters! As a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Department of Transportation, you help keep major projects moving safely and smoothly across the region. Your work supports strong, reliable roads that communities depend on every day. This position offers a chance to grow your skills while shaping projects that make a real difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on inspecting highway construction work to ensure it meets approved plans and standards. You will support project progress and quality by checking materials, workmanship, documentation, and field conditions. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Inspection: Inspect phases of transportation construction work and verify compliance with approved standards and specifications
• Material Verification: Check placement of cement concrete, bituminous concrete, drainage materials, and other construction materials
• Field Measurements: Assist with checking grades, elevations, and roadway or structure stake-out work
• Testing Support: Conduct visual compaction tests of soils, aggregates, and sub-surface layers
• Project Documentation: Complete diary entries, calculations, estimates, and other required project records
• Communication Tasks: Interact with staff, agencies, legislators, and the public to support effective project administration

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors, and work hours may change based on vendor availability. Schedule may be subject to change due to seasonal and operational needs.
• 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 $46,827.00 (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:

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

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

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).

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.

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.