Certified Weld Inspector, Engineering Technician (ET) Specialist
KDOT Kansas Department of Transportation – Project Delivery, Construction and Materials, Kansas City Regional Lab
About the role
Samples, inspects, tests, reviews, and reports on a variety of materials for maintenance and construction projects, using specialized methods that require technical knowledge and experience. Ensures materials and finished products used on KDOT projects meet project specifications.
Responsibilities
- 30% – Fabrication Inspection and/or Testing of Structural Steel: Inspects fabricated products to determine acceptability. Accepts structural steel products to ensure satisfactory performance during the structure's service life. Uses KDOT, ASTM, AWS, AASHTO, and SSPC specifications, as well as industry standards, to evaluate structural steel fabrication, cutting, welding, bolting, and painting. Performs or monitors non-destructive testing.
Supervision
Reports to Eric Vail, Public Service Executive III. Employee is given wide latitude in scheduling and completing assigned work. Assignments are provided both orally and in writing, typically brief and general in nature, and may include design plans, shop plans, KDOT standards, or item-specific specifications.
Schedule
Full-time, permanent position. Regular hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.