Transportation Construction Inspector Materials Unit

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Oil City (Venango County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 1 Materials Unit, is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to help ensure the quality of materials used in major transportation projects across the region.

You will inspect asphalt, concrete, and aggregate operations, review testing procedures, verify shipments and plant documentation, and record results in eCAMMS and related systems.

Qualifications

• One year as an Engineering Technician or two/three years in related inspection roles.
• Associate degree in civil/engineering fields or closely related technology.
• Experience reading blueprints, plans, and construction drawings.
• Ability to document testing results and escalate issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Observe and review testing procedures at asphalt, concrete, and aggregate plants.
• Verify shipments, weigh slips, and ensure materials meet specifications.
• Record sampling/testing information and report issues to supervisors.
• Review testing methods for procedures like extraction, gradation, air content, slump, and unit weights.
• Enter inspection data into electronic systems such as eCAMMS.
• Provide field support for material reviews, core drilling, and onsite inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Reading blueprints

Data entry

Education

Associate's degree in civil/engineering technology

Tools

eCAMMS

Job description

Join the Department of Transportation, District 1 Materials Unit as a Transportation Construction Inspector and help support the quality of materials used in major transportation projects. This role allows you to make a direct impact on the safety and performance of roads and structures across the region. You will work with dedicated professionals who value accuracy, teamwork, and public service. Bring your attention to detail and grow your expertise in a career that strengthens Pennsylvania’s transportation network.

This position focuses on inspecting and verifying the quality of materials used in transportation construction projects. The work supports safe, accurate, and compliant production at asphalt plants, concrete facilities, and aggregate quarries. As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will perform the following duties:

• Material Testing: Observe and review testing procedures at asphalt, concrete, and aggregate plants to confirm compliance with required standards
• Quality Verification: Check shipments, weigh slips, and plant documentation to confirm that materials meet specifications
• Sampling Documentation: Record sampling and testing information accurately and report any issues to supervisors promptly
• Standards Compliance: Review testing methods for procedures such as extraction, gradation, air content, slump testing, and unit weights
• Data Entry: Enter inspection and testing information into electronic systems such as eCAMMS and related applications
• Field Support: Assist with material reviews, core drilling activities, and onsite inspections across various locations

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

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.

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.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, Seasonal Adhoc up to 3 days per week. 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 Oil City. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

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 link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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 oncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.