Position Information

TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking to hire a Construction Inspector I-III to work out of our Orange Area Office. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenge, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunities for growth, and advancement, and work/life balance. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Salary Plan/Grade:

Construction Inspector I (B18): $42,521 - $67,671/yearly

Construction Inspector II (B19): $45,244 - $72,408/yearly

Construction Inspector III (B20): $48,158 - $77,477/yearly

Physical Work Location: 3128 HWY 62 North, Orange TX, 77632

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 employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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 to contractors for work completed.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractor's superintendents on work progress and construction problems, reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Construction Inspector II:

The above and:

• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Construction Inspector III:

The above and:

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel
• May assist in planning and coordinating office operations
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience :

Construction Inspector I:

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 parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Construction Inspector II:

5 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 parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Construction Inspector III:

6 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 parttime 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:

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Construction Inspector II:

The above and:

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Construction Inspector III:

The above and:

• Basic traffic management and control procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to noise
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently life of carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing- walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Reaching- extending hand(s) arm(s) in any direction
• Standing- prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks, long distance/from on e work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• 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.