Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector to help ensure highway projects meet approved standards for safety and quality. You will inspect construction phases, verify materials, and document field activities while coordinating with staff and vendors in Indiana County.

The role offers full-time hours, with telework possible part-time and a starting salary aligned to PA state pay scales. Requires relevant experience and an active PA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three years of highway/bridge inspection or construction experience.
• Three years in quality control or reading blueprints/plans.
• One year as Engineering Technician or two years as Transportation Technician 1.
• One year of construction inspection plus an associate's degree in related engineering tech.

Responsibilities

• Inspect highway construction work for compliance with plans and specs.
• Verify placement of concrete, asphalt, and drainage materials.
• Check grades, elevations, and stake-out details with contractors.
• Complete diaries, calculations, and project records.
• Interact with staff, agencies, and the public for project admin.

Skills

Construction inspection

Highway surveying

Reading blueprints

Public communication

Education

Associate degree in civil engineering tech

Tools

Surveying equipment

Job description

Salary: $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location: Indiana County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-55390-10620

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Dstr Off 10 0

Opening Date: 08/04/2026

Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 10620

Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: B1

Pay Group: ST05

Bureau / Division Code: 00081000

Bureau / Division: TR District Office 10 0

Worksite Address: 2550 Oakland Avenue

City: Indiana, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15701

Contact Name: Michael Shanshala, III, P.E.

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Transportation as a Transportation Construction Inspector and take part in building reliable transportation routes. These openings provide hands‑on experience and opportunities to learn from real projects. You will help ensure that roadways are built to the highest standards for the traveling public. Determined candidates will find this work exciting, challenging, and rewarding.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on inspecting construction work and materials to ensure they meet approved standards for safe and accurate project completion. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Inspection: Inspect phases of highway construction work for compliance with plans and specifications
• Material Verification: Check placement of concrete, asphalt, and drainage materials during construction
• Field Measurements: Assist with checking grades, elevations, and stake‑out details with contractors
• Project Documentation: Complete diaries, calculations, and project records manually or electronically
• Communication Duties: Interact with staff, agencies, and the public to support 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.
• Overtime and travel as required
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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:

• 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 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
• 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.

Special Requirements:

• 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).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.