Construction Inspector - Joplin

Job Location: 2915 S. Doughboy Dr, Joplin, MO, 64804

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Monday, March 2, 2026.

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. 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.

• Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Perform 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.
• Perform measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
• Maintain required construction documentation, records and files; prepare progress and other reports, keep supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
• Provide field checks for contractor surveying operations; serve as party chief on routine layout and staking; serve as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. OR
• 8 years of experience in construction inspecting or related field.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

• Entry salary - $57,762.48
• Intermediate salary - $62,383.68
• Senior salary - $68,803.68

Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

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

• Entry salary - $67,307.04
• Intermediate salary - $72,691.68
• Senior salary - $78,506.88

MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

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