Paving Inspector - Maryland

Position Summary

This is the journey level of work performing a variety of engineering support tasks. Employees perform transportation engineering inspection, materials testing, data collection, and administrative duties. Specific duties depend on job assignments and may include inspecting construction and maintenance projects; conducting roadway and bridge inspections; evaluating methods for maintenance operations; performing tests on soils and materials; calculating quantities for construction projects and maintenance activities. Employees in this class may serve as a Project Manager on small sized construction projects.

Work Conditions

Work conditions vary depending on assignments and are performed in the office or in the field during inspection assignments with exposure to varying weather conditions and rough terrain and requirements for walking, standing, bending, and lifting loads weighing up to 50 pounds; may require working in close proximity with traffic on Maryland highways; requires hand/eye coordination in the efficient operation of computers and other office machines, survey equipment and the like. Employees in this position may be required to work various shifts and on weekends depending on assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One or more years of experience in technical engineering or inspection related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning. For each year of experience you apply with, the rate of pay increases.
• Note: Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Applicants who possess an Associates Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Surveying or Surveying Technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met two years of the required experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic mathematics and ability to calculate cost estimates for work orders.
• Practical knowledge of asphalt paving.
• Current MARTCP or WACEL Asphalt Field certification highly preferred. Must obtain MARTCP Asphalt Field cert within 6 months of hiring.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects paving, concrete, striping, and landscaping restoration.
• Documents placement of material by contractor and verifies that material is from an approved source of supply and that it is the proper material.
• Checks temperature and quality of the paving material provided and witnesses the sampling and testing of materials.
• Measures quantity of material placed and documents inspection findings in Inspector's Daily Report in electronic format using iPad.
• Ensures contractor work is performed safely.
• Inspects completed work and approves payment.
• Completes Daily Inspection Reports, Timesheets, and Mileage reports in a timely manner.
• Provide training to new paving inspectors.
• Attend project meetings as scheduled.

Education, Certifications, and Experience

• Must communicate fluently in English, both oral and written.
• Hourly pay will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

CES Consulting, LLC offers excellent career opportunities for continued professional, educational, and personal growth. We strive to allow our employees to work on diverse and exciting projects in a team spirit environment. All positions include a competitive benefits package and a positive outlook for a stable and rewarding career.

AAP/EEO Statement

CES Consulting is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CES supports affirmative action and equal employment opportunities with regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), color, national origin, protected veteran status, age (40 or older), disability status, or genetic information in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. CES Consulting ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.