Construction Inspector

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends pre-construction meetings.
• Prepares a written daily report documenting construction activities.
• Prepares a timesheet daily which records all hours worked.
• Consults with Resident Engineers, Bridge Engineers, Project Engineers, other project representatives, and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems.
• Coordinates field testing of construction materials and construction surveys.
• Captures daily project photos.
• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans for compliance with approved safety standards.
• Performs construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; prepares reports.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in roadway construction inspection of roadways mandatory.
• Strong communication, verbal and written are required.
• Basic computer skills required. Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Caltrans or other Public Agency Experience, highly desired.
• CHST Certification preferable.
• Knowledge of Caltrans and Local Agency Standard Plans and Specifications and Greenbook.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit for up to 6 to 8 hours per day while working at a computer, during meeting or while driving.
• Frequently required to walk up to 2 hours per day while performing field visits.
• Frequent use of hands, repetitive reaching, repetitive hand use.
• Physical agility to perform tasks requiring a full range of body movements including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, twisting, reaching, squatting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, or assuming crouched positions.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Available for after hour emergency response.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Education Allowance
• Bonus Programs
• Company Vehicle (depending on assignment)
• Health Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Financial Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) Plan (employer matching program)

Pay

$60.00-$80.00/per hour

The wage range listed above is for this specific job posting and hire. We do not specify a salary range for all positions.

Schedule

Available for after hour emergency response.