Field Inspector - Structures Maintenance; General Construction Inspector

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series inspect the construction of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, water or sewage systems, tunnels and waterways for conformance with plans and specifications; conduct tests on construction materials; survey construction sites; maintain records of construction operations; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to oversee the construction practices used on various sites and to enforce compliance with plans, specifications and all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Supervise and inspect construction projects, such as concrete and steel replacement, excavation and drainage, etc. for compliance with plans, specifications, and all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Follow through inspections to ensure that necessary maintenance, repair and/or replacement procedures are undertaken.
• Perform calculations and/or checks computations made by others for projects such as buildings or highway construction in order to plan, design and construct structures and facilities such as buildings, bridges, roads and drainage.
• Test materials used in production of bituminous concrete pavement and cement concrete to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Prepare all related documents, including but not limited to, daily reports, pay slips, sketches, etc., including data entry into computer programs.
• Perform related work as required.
• This position may be required to work nights/weekends based on project assignments.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired rent MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts:
1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck.
2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found atmass.gov/massdot-careers

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MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal Mass Careers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through Mass Careers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical experience in the construction, inspection and/or alteration of construction projects such as highways, buildings, bridges, tunnels, sewers, waterways, dams and parks, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

* Education toward such a degree will…