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Construction Inspector I - Yoakum Area Office
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Texas Department of Transportation
Yoakum, TX (In Person)
$58,288 Salary, Full-Time
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- Construction Inspector I
- Yoakum Area Office (2601419) Job Description Construction Inspector I
- Yoakum Area Office
- ( 2601419 ) Position Information TxDOT's Yoakum District is looking for a Construction Inspector I to join us in our Yoakum Area Office located in Yoakum, Tx.
- $71,055
Minimum Salary :
45,521.00Maximum Salary :
71,055.00Pay Basis :
Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Work Locations :
Yoakum District Headquarters 403 HUCK ST Yoakum 77995Travel :
Yes, 10 % of theTime Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
40Location Flexibility :
Onsite 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:
Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections. 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 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. Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades. Observes and inspects 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.Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.Experience:
No experience required. (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 forMinimum Qualifications Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Competencies:
Considerable knowledge of 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 Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations Some knowledge of Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities Application of engineering fundamentals Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Some skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Move up to 50 pounds Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervisionPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Subject to vibration Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device 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 Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine Standing-prolonged periods of time Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken wordsConditions of Employment:
Please read the standard conditions of employment: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions. 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.