Transportation Construction Inspector
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Dauphin, Pennsylvania
- Full Time
Transportation Construction Inspector
This listing closes on 9/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-31838-10620
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 800
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
9/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Job Code
10620
Position Number
00248903
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00080800
Bureau / Division
Transportation - Engineering District 8-0
Worksite Address
2140 Herr Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17103
Contact Name
John Eisenhart
Contact Email
...
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
THE POSITION
Engineering District 8-0 is excited to announce an opening for a full-time Transportation Construction Inspector within the Materials Unit, transitioning from traditional office work to hands-on field experience. This role involves conducting independent technical assessments and leading efforts in the testing and quality control of construction materials sourced from bituminous and concrete plants, as well as aggregate facilities. By applying for this position, you will have the unique opportunity to influence the infrastructure around you, ensuring that the materials used in construction meet the highest standards of safety and quality. Take the next step in your career today and become a vital part of shaping the environment we live in!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
An employee in this role is responsible for testing materials produced at a designated material plant. This individual ensures that materials are properly extracted from stockpiles and oversees the execution of various tests, including gradations, specific gravities, absorption of bituminous products, as well as air entrainment and slump tests. The employee's primary duty is to verify that all materials meet the stipulated contract requirements, adhere to design criteria, and comply with departmental specifications. Additionally, this position entails the meticulous maintenance of all records related to the testing of materials. The employee is also tasked with preparing regular reports summarizing the tests conducted, sending material samples to the Department's central laboratory for further analysis, and providing training to personnel on the correct procedures for sampling and testing.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
This listing closes on 9/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-31838-10620
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
TR Dstr Off 800
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
9/1/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Job Code
10620
Position Number
00248903
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00080800
Bureau / Division
Transportation - Engineering District 8-0
Worksite Address
2140 Herr Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17103
Contact Name
John Eisenhart
Contact Email
...
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
THE POSITION
Engineering District 8-0 is excited to announce an opening for a full-time Transportation Construction Inspector within the Materials Unit, transitioning from traditional office work to hands-on field experience. This role involves conducting independent technical assessments and leading efforts in the testing and quality control of construction materials sourced from bituminous and concrete plants, as well as aggregate facilities. By applying for this position, you will have the unique opportunity to influence the infrastructure around you, ensuring that the materials used in construction meet the highest standards of safety and quality. Take the next step in your career today and become a vital part of shaping the environment we live in!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
An employee in this role is responsible for testing materials produced at a designated material plant. This individual ensures that materials are properly extracted from stockpiles and oversees the execution of various tests, including gradations, specific gravities, absorption of bituminous products, as well as air entrainment and slump tests. The employee's primary duty is to verify that all materials meet the stipulated contract requirements, adhere to design criteria, and comply with departmental specifications. Additionally, this position entails the meticulous maintenance of all records related to the testing of materials. The employee is also tasked with preparing regular reports summarizing the tests conducted, sending material samples to the Department's central laboratory for further analysis, and providing training to personnel on the correct procedures for sampling and testing.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection work; or
Three years of experience in quality control of materials or building or construction industry experience, which includes reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, or schematics; or
One year as an Engineering Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
One year of construction inspection experience, and an associate's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Job ID: 489963971
Originally Posted on: 8/19/2025
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