Transportation Construction Inspector - Materials

Position Overview

Join the Department of Transportation, District 5 as a Transportation Construction Inspector and shape the state’s infrastructure. In this role you’ll work directly with materials used in major construction projects, ensuring work meets safety and quality standards.

• Conduct inspections and observe testing of asphalt, concrete, and aggregate materials to confirm compliance.
• Review accuracy of test methods, reports, and weigh slips to ensure materials meet project specifications.
• Maintain records in required systems, verify plant documentation, and enter data into electronic databases.
• Identify potential issues during sampling or testing and report findings to the supervisor.
• Confirm calibration of equipment used by both Department staff and vendors.
• Assist with sample collection, field reviews, and activities across transportation project sites.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break.
• Hours may shift due to vendor availability.
• Telework:
  Part‑time work-from-home possible after probation, requiring a secure high‑speed internet connection and an approved Pennsylvania location. Telework may change at any time.
• Salary:
  Starting annual salary of $45,907 for new hires in Pennsylvania (pre‑tax).

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

• One year as an Engineering Technician or equivalent federal position.
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1.
• One year of construction inspection experience and an associate’s degree in civil, mechanical, geotechnical, surveying engineering technology, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in highway or bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection.
• Three years of experience in quality control of materials or construction industry experience, including reading blueprints and plans.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Special requirement:
  Possession of an active non‑commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Other requirement:
  Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Salary: as listed above.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS/HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. For more information on veteran employment preferences, visit the Pennsylvania government website.

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