TxDOT's Collin County Area Office in Dallas District is seeking a Construction Inspector to join us in the inspection and oversight of essential projects in the North - Central region. Depending on skill level, this employee will perform all facets of bridge inspection, roadway inspection, environmental compliance, and materials inspection. Employee will serve as Inspector on a range of small-scale to large-scale projects. Duties include fieldwork. Employee may be required to work late or night shifts per the Area office needs. This position will be in our Collin County Area Office and will help support the inspection of our existing infrastructure and new upcoming construction projects. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenges, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunities for growth and advancement. Come be part of our team, apply now!

Salary Range for Each Position Level:

This position is for a Construction Inspector I or II.The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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.

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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:

Construction Inspector I and II:

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

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.

• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.

• 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.

• Prepares monthly and final estimates.

• Observes and inspects ongoing fabrication processes of structural steel bridge girders, pre-stressed concrete bridge girders and other structural components.

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

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Duties for a Construction Inspector II:

• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.

• May serve as a lead worker or project leader.

• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Construction Inspector I: No experience required.

Construction Inspector II: 1 YEAR construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support-related experience.

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 for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Construction Inspector I and II:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments

• 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:

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional Competencies for a Construction Inspector II:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection

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

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

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.

• May Be Required To:

  • Report for duty during inclement weather conditions.

  • Work on a weekend and/or holiday.

  • Work hours other than 8am to 5pm

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants