Construction Inspector- Willow Springs

$67k

Per Year

Construction Inspector- Willow Springs

State of Missouri - Missouri Department of Transportation

Location: Willow Springs, MO - 65793

Positions available: 1

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Source: MO Careers

Posted: 7/22/2025

Web Site: MoJobs

Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)

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Job Summary - Why you?ll love this position

Application Deadline: 08/18/2025

** GREAT OPPORTUNITY

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the Intermediate starting salary of $70,562.40, and a Senior starting salary of $76,207.20.

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Job Location: Willow Springs

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

Why you'll love this position: The construction inspector inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of the contract. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities - What you?ll do Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.Performs duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.Performs measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.Maintains required construction documentation, records and files; prepares progress and other reports, keeps supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.Provides field checks for contractor surveying operations; serves as party chief on routine layout and staking; serves as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

Job requires moderate physical activity.Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.Job Details - More reasons to love this position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

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