Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

Working Title:
Construction Inspector

Job Class:
Transportation Generalist Senior

• Job
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, this position is located in Rochester, MN and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/24/2026
• Closing Date: 08/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 6-AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  District 6C- ADE Program Dlvry / Construction Rochester
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Contractor's hours, or Snow & Ice
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $27.14 - $35.09 / hourly; $56,668 - $73,267 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Job
• Location:
  
  Rochester
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, this position is located in Rochester, MN and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Day Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Contractor's hours, or Snow & Ice
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $27.14 - $35.09 / hourly; $56,668 - $73,267 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Rochester
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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 U.S. at the start of employment.

NOTE:

This posting may be used to fill two vacancies

• 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 completes required reports and administrative documentation (such as pay items, force account summaries, test reports, usage reports, etc.) within MnDOT requirements from letting to finalization to ensure records of work and materials used are accurate and timely.
• Applies enforcement procedures to the contract for less complex construction projects or recommends the application of enforcement procedures to the…