L257 Material/Process Inspector I

Between $46k and $71k Per Year Position range in Dallas County $39k - $71k Per Year L257 Material/Process Inspector I TEXAS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Occupation:

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Location:

Mesquite, TX - 75150

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

05/12/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

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Updated:

05/13/2026

Expires:

06/24/2026

Agency Job ID:

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Material/Process Inspector I:

 Performs material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and/or at points of supply. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

The essential duties for a

Material/Process Inspector I:

Conducts nuclear density tests on subgrade, base and asphaltic concrete pavement.

Conducts pavement evaluations in the field.

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

Investigates compaction problems associated with hot mix asphaltic concrete.

Keeps equipment mileage and service records and schedules equipment repairs.

Maintains a diary of inspection or test details.

Maintains and calibrates equipment.

Maintains field record books for each construction project within assigned area office.

Performs tests and inspection duties.

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

Reports test results to field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.

Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production fortesting.

Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status ofprogramsWorks full-time at a geographically separated location.