Construction Inspector I- Gainesville Area Office
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Gainesville, Texas
- Full Time
Construction Inspector I- Gainesville Area Office - (2501822)
Position Information
Come join our Wichita Falls District team. The Gainesville Area Office is looking for a motivated, diligent candidate for the Construction Inspector I role. This position will be responsible for monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. If you can see yourself in
this position, and you would like to serve the great State of Texas, then apply today and help us to keep improving Texas roadways for the traveling public!
This position can be located at one of the following offices:
2615 WEST HIGHWAY 82, Gainesville, 76240
905 HIGHWAY 81 NORTH, Bowie, 76230
*Applicants invited for an interview will be required to take a math question job simulation at time of interview.
Minimum Salary: 50,000.00 Maximum Salary: 71,055.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Gainesville Area Eng/Maint Sec 2615 WEST HIGHWAY 82 Gainesville 76240
Other Locations: UST-Texas-Bowie
Travel: No
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: M-F | 8-5 | OT as needed
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.
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.
Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Drives a state vehicle to observe and inspect ongoing construction work.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
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:
The required competencies for the Construction Inspector I include;
Considerable knowledge of:
Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
Construction engineering policies and procedures.
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
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.
Some knowledge of:
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
Subject to noise.
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
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.
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: Jul 7, 2025, 12:40:14 PM Unposting Date: Jul 21, 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.
Position Information
Come join our Wichita Falls District team. The Gainesville Area Office is looking for a motivated, diligent candidate for the Construction Inspector I role. This position will be responsible for monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. If you can see yourself in
this position, and you would like to serve the great State of Texas, then apply today and help us to keep improving Texas roadways for the traveling public!
This position can be located at one of the following offices:
2615 WEST HIGHWAY 82, Gainesville, 76240
905 HIGHWAY 81 NORTH, Bowie, 76230
*Applicants invited for an interview will be required to take a math question job simulation at time of interview.
Minimum Salary: 50,000.00 Maximum Salary: 71,055.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Gainesville Area Eng/Maint Sec 2615 WEST HIGHWAY 82 Gainesville 76240
Other Locations: UST-Texas-Bowie
Travel: No
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: M-F | 8-5 | OT as needed
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.
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.
Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Drives a state vehicle to observe and inspect ongoing construction work.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
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:
The required competencies for the Construction Inspector I include;
Considerable knowledge of:
Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
Construction engineering policies and procedures.
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
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.
Some knowledge of:
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
Subject to noise.
Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
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.
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: Jul 7, 2025, 12:40:14 PM Unposting Date: Jul 21, 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.
Job ID: 485271930
Originally Posted on: 7/15/2025
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