Transportation Construction Inspector-Materials

Governmentjobs.com; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is looking for a Transportation Construction Inspector to join the Department of Transportation. This role involves inspecting materials for compliance, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety standards for highway construction. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience or education in engineering technology and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• One year as an Engineering Technician or equivalent.
• Experience in highway or bridge surveying or construction.
• Must possess Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Review and verify electronic material certifications.
• Document sampling and testing procedures to maintain quality control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Compliance monitoring

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

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Transportation Construction Inspector-Materials

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Job Number

CS-2025-27766-10620

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 400

06/17/2025

Closing Date

7/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Discover an exciting opportunity to advance your career with the Department of Transportation. District 4-0 is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Transportation Construction Inspector. In this vital position, you will carry out various technical tasks, including inspecting materials from asphalt, concrete, and aggregate plants to ensure compliance with specifications, contract documents, and approved Quality Control Plans. Additionally, you will review and verify electronic material certifications. If you are enthusiastic about promoting the safety of Pennsylvania's highways, we encourage you to apply today and contribute to meaningful change!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will utilize your exceptional attention to detail as you review and verify electronic material certifications while collaborating with the Inspector to resolve any discrepancies that may occur. It is crucial to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania Test Method (PTM) standards, as well as those established by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). Your duties will include monitoring shipments to verify that material quality meets specifications and that weigh slips accurately represent the quantities shipped. Furthermore, you will observe testing procedures at Portland cement plants, asphalt plants, and aggregate quarries to maintain quality control throughout production. Accurate documentation of sampling and testing methods is essential, along with promptly identifying and reporting any potential issues to your supervisor.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, 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 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• 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.