Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector to help build and maintain safe roads across the state. This role inspects highway construction, documents progress, and supports project staff in the field, with outdoor work and opportunities to learn technical skills.

You will join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service, performing duties from field coordination with contractors to regulatory compliance and winter operations support.

Qualifications

• One year or more in engineering/inspection roles is preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints, plans, or schematics is valued.
• Ability to document observations and progress in field records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect highway construction work for adherence to plans, standards, and regulations.
• Support testing activities including material compaction checks and placement observations.
• Record diary entries, prepare estimates, review sketches, and track quantities for project records.
• Coordinate with contractors, survey teams, and agency staff to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental practices and standards.
• Perform winter duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Construction inspection

Blueprints reading

Field documentation

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree in civil engineering or closely related field

Job description

The Transportation Construction Inspector position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation offers a chance to help build safe and reliable roads across our communities. This role allows you to work outdoors, learn technical skills, and support important construction projects. You will be part of a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service. This is a great opportunity to grow your career while helping improve transportation across the state.

This role focuses on inspecting highway construction work to ensure it meets all plans, standards, and regulations. You will help document progress, complete testing, and support project staff in the field. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Inspection: Review materials, workmanship, and all phases of transportation construction for compliance
• Testing Support: Perform compaction checks and observe placement of concrete, asphalt, and drainage materials
• Project Documentation: Record diary entries, prepare estimates, review sketches, and track quantities for project records
• Field Coordination: Work with contractors, survey teams, and agency staff to resolve problems and maintain progress
• Regulation Compliance: Ensure construction activities follow all applicable standards, procedures, and environmental practices
• Winter Duties: Carry out tasks assigned by the Supervisor during winter operations

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Note: This position will cover work projects in Pike and Wayne Counties.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime may be required based on work assignments.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

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.

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.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

• 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.