Construction Inspector I or II - Yoakum Area Office

Position Information

Come join our Yoakum District team! The Yoakum Area Office is looking for a motivated, diligent candidate for the Construction Inspector I or II role. This position will be responsible for monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Due to the various project scopes, the Yoakum Area Office offers opportunities to learn and grow within the department and highway construction industry. If you can see yourself in this position, and you would like to serve the great State of Texas, then apply today and help us to keep improving Texas roadways for the traveling public!

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position 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:

Construction Inspector I

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and
  
  construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• 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 equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Drives a state vehicle to observe and inspect ongoing construction work.
• 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 a Construction Inspector II include:

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and
  
  materials meet required standards.

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:

The required competencies for the Construction Inspector I include;

Considerable knowledge of:

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

Some knowledge of:

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Additional competencies for a Construction Inspector II include:

Ability to:

• Show initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Proficient skill in:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Construction Inspector I or II

• 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.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading .

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.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.