Construction Inspector II, III, or IV: Structural Materials Field Office; MTD

Job Description - Construction Inspector II, III, or IV:
Structural Materials Houston Field Office (MTD) (2602596)

Job Description

Construction Inspector II, III, or IV:
Structural Materials Houston Field Office (MTD) - ( 2602596 )

TxDOT's Materials and Tests Division (MTD) is looking for a Construction Inspector II, III, or IV in the Structural Materials (STR) Section. The position is in the Houston, Tx area and inspection work is performed at multiple fabrication plants. STR provides support to bridge and highway construction projects statewide by performing in-plant Quality Assurance (QA) structural product inspection, material and product testing, and manufacturing process oversight.

STR also provides oversight to the State’s Quality Monitoring (QM) program for the following: structural steel bridge girders, bridge bearings, and steel non-bridge structures (overhead sign supports, illumination/traffic signal poles, traffic railing, etc.). We hire great people with a wide variety of talents. Apply today!

70,000.00

87,046.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Nonexempt

Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007

Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details : 40 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.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Inspects fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build bridges and other non-bridge structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only QA inspector in a structural steel fabrication shop. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with fabricators.

May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at multiple fabrication shops. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Inspects fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build bridges and other non-bridge structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only QA inspector in a structural steel fabrication shop; trains others. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with fabricators.

May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at multiple fabrication shops. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Oversees inspection of fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build bridges and other non-bridge structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may oversee QA inspection activities at multiple fabrication shops, may provide statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of structural product fabrication, testing and inspection activities.

Trains and may lead the work of others. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with fabricators. Work may require contact with other governmental agencies. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.