Metro Houston Maintenance - General Engineering Tech (Inspector) I
About the role
This challenging and rewarding role will assist in overseeing and inspecting roadway maintenance contracts for all state-maintained roadway and bridge facilities within the 610 Loop in Houston.
Responsibilities
- Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations, and records results.
- Identifies, analyzes, and implements solutions for complex maintenance problems.
- Inspects complex maintenance and construction-related work to include hot mix overlay to ensure compliance with safety, laws and regulations, contract specifications and departmental procedures.
- Inspects construction and routine and non-routine contract maintenance methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Inspects traffic control devices and their placement at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, regulations and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Serves as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- Trains other employees.
- Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.
- Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.
Requirements
Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
- Experience: 4 years in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, or related work experience.
- Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License with an "N" Endorsement or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
- Preferred Qualifications: Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Skills
Extensive knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Considerable knowledge of: Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures Basic traffic management and control procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes Proficient skill in: Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others Monitoring contracts and procedures
Benefits and Perks
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
- This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must be able to report for duty within 60 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.
Position Information
- Are you seeking an opportunity to make a difference with roadway maintenance operations in Texas's largest city?
- This is the job for you!
- TxDOT's Metro Houston Maintenance Section is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated individual to serve as a Maintenance Contract Inspector.