TxDOT is looking for a Construction Inspector I in the Paris District that will be in the Paris Area Office in Sherman, TX. This is a great opportunity to work hand in hand with the employees and contractors in the field as well as in the office. We are looking for someone with a great attitude and communication skills. The Paris District has three core values: Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets. If you are interested in making roadways safer for your friends and family, then we encourage you to apply today!
Minimum Salary: $45,521.00
Maximum Salary: $66,000.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Paris/Lamar Co Ae/Maint 3600 SW LOOP 286 Paris 75460
Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday - Friday | 8AM to 5PM | 40 Hrs Location 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)
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: 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. 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 contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. Drives a state vehicle to monitor 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. Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others. 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. Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Competencies: Communicate effectively Construction engineering policies and procedures Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes 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 computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Maintaining a safe working environment Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Subject to vibration 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 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 Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures Conditions 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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
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