Transportation Construction Inspector NICET II

Fisher Associates; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Associates seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector for a Pedestrian Improvement Project in City of Oneonta, NY. Reporting to the NICET Level IV Resident Engineer, you will inspect shared use paths, sidewalks, lighting, drainage, guiderail, and signals, with construction anticipated in 2027.

The role requires OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification and NICET II or NYSDOT equivalent experience, supporting compliance with plans, codes, and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• NICET Level II certification or NYSDOT equivalent experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections to confirm construction activities match approved plans and codes.
• Identify and report deviations from approved plans and specifications.
• Ensure work complies with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Keep clear inspection records, including photos and notes.
• Prepare inspection reports and document needed corrections.
• Work with project teams including contractors, project managers, and engineers to discuss inspection results and address issues.
• Attend meetings and provide inspection updates.
• Provide recommendations to bring non-compliant work up to standard.
• Monitor material quality and workmanship.
• Oversee job sites for safety compliance.
• Report and address any safety hazards or violations promptly.

Skills

Site inspections

Report writing

Quality monitoring

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

NICET Level II certification or NYSDOT equivalent experience

OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification

Job description

Description

Fisher Associates is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector of a Pedestrian Improvement Project in City of Oneonta, Otsego County NY. This role will report directly to the NICET Level IV Resident Engineer for the project. Work includes construction of a shared use path, sidewalks, lighting, drainage, guiderail, and signals. Construction is anticipated in 2027.

Location: City ofOneonta

Project Duration: Approximately 6 months

Level: II

Salary Range: $35-$55/hr

For confidential inquiries contact Dave Keller:

Email: [e-mail]

Call or Text: [phone]

What you will do:

• Perform on-site inspections to confirm construction activities match approved plans and codes
• Identify and report any deviations from approved plans and specifications
• Ensure work complies with local, state, and federal requirements
• Keep clear inspection records, including photos and notes
• Prepare inspection reports and document needed corrections
• Work with project teams including contractors, project managers, and engineers to discuss inspection results and address any issues
• Attend meetings and provide inspection updates
• Provide recommendations to bring non-compliant work up to standard
• Monitor material quality and workmanship
• Oversee job sites for safety compliance
• Report and address any safety hazards or violations promptly
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• NICET Level II certification (or NYSDOT equivalent experience)
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (required)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate construction sites
• Ability to transverse uneven grounds.
• Environmental Conditions: Office environment, field environment, construction site environment; exposure to dust, noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions when working in the field.

Salary Range: $35 - $55/hour

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Fisher Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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