Material​/Process Inspector I or II; Midland Area

Material/Process Inspector I or II (Midland Area)

Position Information:
TxDOT’s Odessa District is hiring a Material/Process Inspector to work in the Midland Area Office. The successful candidate will perform advanced material tests in laboratories, plants, roadways, and points of supply under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer.

Material/Process Inspector I: B18 $ 45,976 – $71,055 per year
Material/Process Inspector II
: B19 $ 48,244 – $76,028 per year

• Retirement Plans
• 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

Midland Area – 5100 W IH 20, Midland 79703

Travel required:

10% of the time.

• Conduct nuclear density test on subgrade, base, and asphaltic concrete pavement.
• Coordinate test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors, material producers, and suppliers.
• Maintain equipment mileage, service records, and schedule repairs.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Perform tests and inspection duties.
• Report test results to field construction personnel and assist in determining causes for material problems.
• Secure, log, and prepare samples of raw or manufactured materials at various production stages for testing.
• Drive/travel to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses, and project sites to monitor program status.
• Work full‑time at a geographically separated location.
• Perform additional job responsibilities as assigned.

• Handle material or production problems referred by less experienced inspectors.
• Prepare and maintain inspection or test reports and issue material reports.
• Review plans and material specifications for changes in material requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain inventory of test supplies.
• Perform tests and inspection duties.
• Record test data on worksheets and perform calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement.
• Report test results to field construction personnel and assist in determining causes for material problems.
• Secure, log, and prepare samples of raw or manufactured materials at various production stages for testing.
• Drive/travel to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses, and project sites to monitor program status.
• Work full‑time at a geographically separated location.
• Perform additional job responsibilities as assigned.

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Material/Process Inspector I
  
  Experience:
  
  No prior experience required.
• Material/Process Inspector II
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year of laboratory work, material inspection, or related engineering work.

• Valid driver’s license (position requires driving a state vehicle).

• Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing information.
• Capability to perform calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Proficiency with computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Logical reasoning, problem definition, and decision making that support business objectives.

• Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.
• Exposure to oils and cutting fluids.
• Required to wear protective gear (respirator, hard hat, or other device).
• Work frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; narrow aisles or passageways.
• Sedentary work: lift up to 10 lbs occasionally; light work: lift up to 20 lbs frequently; medium work: lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Balancing, walking, standing, and moving on various surfaces without falling.
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and grasping as required.
• Repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Close visual acuity for inspection of small defects; use of measurement devices.
• Work in inclement weather; required to work weekends and holidays; may work hours other than 8‑5.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment; position is a Safety Impact position subject to random drug testing.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by the employer and comply with safety requirements.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.