Material​/Process Inspector - District Laboratory; Abilene

Job Description - Material/Process Inspector I - District Laboratory (Abilene) (2503370)

Material/Process Inspector I - District Laboratory (Abilene) - (2503370)

TxDOT Abilene District Construction Office is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Material/Process Inspector to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the quality and compliance of asphalt mixtures used in our construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to accuracy, teamwork, and will be an integral part in the construction of our Texas Roadways with Safety our #1 priority.

Minimum Salary: 45,521.00

Maximum Salary: 60,000.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Abilene District Headquarters 4250 NORTH CLACK, Abilene 79601

Travel:
Yes, 5% of the Time

Shift: Day

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

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.

Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

• Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors and material producers and suppliers.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Maintains field record books for each construction project within assigned area office.
• Performs tests and inspection duties.
• Records test data on worksheets and performs calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement.
• Reports test results to field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.
• Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status of programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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).

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• HMA Roadway Spec-IB
• HMA Mix Design Spec-II

Other

Conditions:

• Must have or obtain the required licenses or certifications listed above within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information.
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise.
• Subject to vibration.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
• Medium work:
  Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment…