Construction Inspector I - Eastland Area Office

Construction Inspector I - Eastland Area Office - (2501431)

Position Information

Play a key role in shaping the infrastructure that keeps Texas moving. As a Construction Inspector, you'll ensure roads, bridges, airports, and traffic systems are built to meet the highest standards. You'll monitor construction methods, review workmanship, and verify compliance with plans and specifications. Whether you're leading inspections on a solo project or supporting complex, district-wide efforts, your attention to detail and ability to problem-solve in real time will drive successful outcomes. You'll collaborate with contractors, conduct material testing, and work closely with licensed professional engineers to deliver safe, durable, and reliable public works.

If you're someone who thrives in the field, takes pride in quality work, and enjoys being part of something that lastsapply today!

Minimum Salary: 50,000.00 Maximum Salary: 71,055.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Eastland Co Ae/Maintenance Sec 906 E MAIN ST Eastland 76448

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm

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

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:

Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.

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.

Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.

Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.

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 for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

Basic traffic management and control procedures

Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

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

Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Interpreting applicable information

Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

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 supervision

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions 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.

Job: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: May 21, 2025, 7:30:12 AM Unposting Date: Jun 5, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist I State Job Code/s: 2127

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.