Construction Inspector IV, V or VI: Transportation Operations (Austin District) - (2602425)
Position Information
Drive Your Career to the Next Level with TxDOT!Are you passionate about construction and inspection? Do you want to expand your skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow in a dynamic team environment? If so, this position is for you!TxDOT Transportation Operations, located in Austin, TX, is looking for one Construction Inspector IV, V or VI. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team of licensed engineers, inspectors, designers, recordkeepers, and engineering assistants, all working together to shape the future of Texas transportation. At TxDOT, we invest in our employees through top-tier training programs, career advancement opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance.With a workforce of over 13,000 dedicated professionals statewide, TxDOT is committed to keeping Texas moving. If you are ready to build a fulfilling and rewarding career, apply today! This position is for ONE Construction Inspector IV, V or VI. 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.Salary Plan/Grade: Construction Inspector IV: B21: $54,278.00 - $87,046.00/yearlyConstruction Inspector V: B22: $57,614.00 - $93,138.00/yearlyConstruction Inspector VI: B24: $65,104.00 - $106,634.00/yearly
: 54,278.00
: 106,634.00
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Austin District Headquarters
7901 NORTH IH 35
Austin 78753
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours, Mon - Fri. Hours of operations will vary based on location, and may include night work. Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: Operations will vary based on location, and may include night work.
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)
This position oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.Essential Duties: The essential duties for a Construction Inspector IV, V and VI include:Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects 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.Ensures inspectors turn in monthly estimates in an accurate and timely manner to facilitate payments to contractors.Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operationsMay serve as a lead worker or project leader.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Additional responsibilities required for a Construction Inspector V and VI include:Trains and makes training-related recommendations to staff on new operations
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. Experience:Construction Inspector IV: 3 YEARS experience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.Construction Inspector V: 4 YEARS experience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.Construction Inspector VI: 5 YEARS experience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or 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 QualificationsLicenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Competencies required for a Construction Inspector IV, V or VI include:Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systemsBasic roadway designApplicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirementsMethods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirementsConstruction engineering policies and proceduresReading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and mapsMaintaining a safe and effective working relationship with othersPublic relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalPreparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reportsUsing computers, applicable programs, applications, and systemsThe Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesApplicable laws, rules, and regulationsOccupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulationsOverseeing and coordinating projects and program activitiesInstructing othersAdditional competencies required for a Construction Inspector V include:Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of othersInterpreting applicable information Additional competencies required for a Construction Inspector VI include:Persuasion and negotiation of critical issuesPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protectionSubject to inside and outside environmental conditionsSubject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hourSubject to noiseSubject to vibrationSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicalsRequired to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other deviceLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbsBalancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without fallingStooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waistKneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spineReaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionStanding-prolonged periods of timeFingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole handGrasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palmFeeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objectsTalking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communicationRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingersClose visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingClose Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/partsClose Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication partsConditions 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.
: Engineering/Engr Support
: Full-time
: Regular
: Standard
: Non-Management
: Sep 18, 2026, 1:34:24 PM
: Nov 18, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist IV, V, VI State Job Code/s: 2130, 2131, 2132
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 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. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information 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. Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 12,000 employees are committed to working with others to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas by maintaining a safe system, addressing congestion, connecting Texas communities, and being a Best in Class state agency. Find out more at www.txdot.gov. “Like” us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/txdot ; and follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/txdot .
