Transportation Construction Inspector

THE POSITION

If you have a background in civil engineering and a passion for construction and surveying, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has the career move for you! We are excited to welcome a motivated and reliable Transportation Construction Inspector to join the District 6 team. This is a critical, hands-on profession in which you will exercise your judgement and expertise to ensure that every mile of road and every bridge built in our district meets the highest standards of safety and quality. If you are driven by the challenge of engaging in meaningful projects and pursuing a rewarding career, we encourage you to submit your application today and take the first step toward a promising future in engineering!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will undertake various technical responsibilities related to the inspection of materials and workmanship in highway construction projects. Your duties will include conducting comprehensive inspections and compaction testing to ensure compliance with contract specifications, certification standards, and departmental procedures. You will monitor different phases of highway construction, such as verifying grades, elevations, and the layout of roadways and simple structures. Additionally, you will maintain ongoing documentation of project activities such as notating completed work, creating item quantity and project cost estimates, and calculating various mathematical equations necessary for project completion. Duties also entail identifying any field plan changes and how those changes may impact a project's progress and scheduling needs.

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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.
• 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

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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