Asphalt Inspector

Position Overview

We’re looking for an Asphalt Inspector to support our expanding portfolio of infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in ensuring quality, durability, and compliance across field inspections, testing, and project execution.

• Observe and inspect hot-mix asphalt (HMA) paving operations to ensure compliance with contract specifications
• Use nuclear density gauges to verify in-place asphalt compaction and density
• Extract asphalt pavement cores and prepare them for transport to AEIS’s laboratory for further analysis
• Perform sampling and field testing of asphalt and related paving materials
• Submit daily inspection reports within
• Maintain 90%+ completion of all assigned safety training
• Target zero avoidable safety or equipment incidents
• Submit 98% of draft reports within 8 hours — with minimal revisions
• Maintain 95% on-time site check-in/check-out
• Less than 1 serious issue per quarter related to Inspections, Measuring, and Test Equipment due to technician error, lack of maintenance, or lost/damaged equipment

• Maintain accurate inspection records using AEIS digital reporting tools
• Review and verify technical documents (e.g., WPS/PQR, lab results, etc.)

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and QA/QC Specialists
• Contribute to lessons-learned discussions and workflow improvements

• NICET Level II – Highway Construction (preferred)
• NETTCP Paving Inspector (preferred)
• Alfred State University HMA Density Inspector (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in construction inspection/testing
• Experience operating nuclear density gauges (Troxler or Humbolt)
• Familiarity with core extraction techniques for asphalt
• OSHA 30 Construction Safety Training (or ability to obtain)
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel to project sites

• NETTCP Asphalt Plant Technician (optional)
• NJSAT HMA Construction Technologist (optional)
• Experience with public infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with structural steel construction practices

• Direct collaboration with AEIS Metallurgy & NDT Labs
• Access to internal certification programs
• Work alongside PEs, senior inspectors, and technical experts
• Competitive pay aligned with certifications & experience
• Clear growth pathway to QA Lead and Technical Specialist
• Supportive, inclusive, and professional team culture

$37–41 per hour (based on national market data and may vary by experience and location)

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Family Leave
• Professional development & certification support
• Employee referral bonuses
  
  Parking and transit benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company sponsored discounts (Verizon)
• Cross-training & internal mentorship opportunities

AEIS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.