Texas Department of Transportation
Construction Inspector I
Description:
Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Essential Duties:
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards;
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 4 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Required to be licensed by the State of Texas for a Commercial Driver's license and endorsements applicable to the types of vehicles/equipment operated, while performing bridge or construction inspection.
- In the Construction Division's Structural Unit, may require certification as a Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Level II and/or Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI) awarded by the American Welding Society (AWS).
Salary Range: $36,976.00 – $58,399.00 per year
Job Order #16020962