Construction Inspector I chez Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation · Waxahachie, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Bureau à Waxahachie
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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:
Construction Inspector I or II:
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades as required; moves traffic control devices and barricades.
- Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
- Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.
- Prepares monthly and final estimates.
- Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
- Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Construction Inspector II to include: - Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
- Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
- Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:
Construction Inspector I: No experience required.
Construction Inspector II: 1 YEAR construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support-related experience.
Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Construction Inspector I or II:
- Considerable knowledge of:
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Proficient skill in:
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Some skill in:
- The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Additional competencies for Construction Inspector II to include:
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- Proficient skill in:
- The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Construction Inspector I or II
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Standing - prolonged periods of time
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information.
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