Construction Inspector

construction inspector - transportation generalist senior or transportation generalist

the minnesota department of transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers.

To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

we hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

working title: construction inspector
job class: transportation generalist senior or transportation generalist
agency: transportation dept

• job : 91135
• full/part time
  : full-time
• regular/temporary
  : unlimited
• who may apply
  : open to all qualified candidates
• date posted
  : 12/31/2025
• closing date
  : 01/20/2026
• hiring agency/seniority unit
  : transportation dept / dot-metro-central off-afscme
• work shift/work hours
  : day shift
• days of work
  : monday - friday
• travel required
  : no
• transportation generalist senior salary range
  : $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,687 - $72,015 / annually
• transportation generalist salary range
  : $24.76 - $31.06 / hourly; $51,699 - $64,853 / annually
• classified status
  : classified
• bargaining unit/union
  : 207 - technical/afscme or 202 - service maintenance

at the state of minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all minnesotans. The state of minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** the minnesota department of transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or optional practical training extensions for stem students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the us at the start of employment.

note: this posting represents one multi-level job posting in the mendota resident office. If the position is not filled by qualified applicants at the transportation generalist senior level, it may be filled at the transportation generalist level. Candidates who apply will be considered for all vacancies for which you qualify.

examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• assists the chief inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects.
• serves as the chief inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.
• performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. Grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet mndot specifications.
• performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects.
• reports known deficiencies to chief inspector and verifies corrections of known deficiencies to ensure the project complies with project documents.
• performs routine documentation to record location, quantity and quality of contract work and also completes required reports and administrative documentation (such as pay items, force account summaries, test reports, usage reports, etc.)…