Position Information

TxDOT's Abilene District is looking for a Construction Inspector I in the Big Spring Area Office. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!

At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Hidden Benefits

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits-at-a-Glance

Check out a few of our employees' testimonies of why they've chosen TxDOT: Why we choose TxDOT

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:

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.

• Conducts project reviews and inspections with FHA or FAA inspectors and district/division project managers.

• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.

• 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.

• May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.

• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.

• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.

• Supports district maintenance personnel in charge of district routine maintenance inspections.

• Prepares monthly and final estimates.

• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.

• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and/or Certifications: Valid Driver 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Commercial Driver License

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques

• Basic traffic management and control procedures

Proficient skill in:

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Some skill in:

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

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• 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

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

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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