Position Information

TxDOT's Abilene District is looking for a Material/Process Inspector I for the Snyder 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

Performs advanced material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and/or at points of supply. [Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence].

Essential Duties:

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

• Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors and material producers and suppliers.

• Represents the Department in dealings with producers and suppliers.

• Trains and assists other inspectors and private sector employees and provides project specification information.

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

• Handles material or production problems referred by less experienced inspectors.

• Performs tests and inspection duties.

• Records test data on worksheets and performs calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience: 6 YEARS Laboratory work, material inspection or other eng-related activities (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 Certifications:

• Valid Driver License. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must have or obtain certification in one of the listed HMA certifications within 12 months of date of hire:
  • Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-IA Cert
  • Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-IB Cert
  • Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-II Cert

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Aggregates and asphalt

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

• Laboratory testing procedures and methodologies

• Soil types

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Considerable knowledge of:

• Materials design, specifications and applications

Expert skill in:

• Using applicable electronic test equipment

Proficient skill in :

• Interpreting applicable information

• Conducting laboratory tests

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to noise

• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

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

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• 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.