TxDOT West Harris Maintenance section is hiring a Maintenance Contract Inspector I, II, or III based in West Harris County! Our maintenance inspectors get out in the field and oversee the construction of our roadways. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals who enjoy learning new things and getting their hands dirty. Our current inspection projects include new roadway construction, bridge demolitions and replacements, and various other projects. If that sounds interesting to you, and you’d like to join our team and grow your career, please apply!

We offer company-sponsored CDL training with $0 upfront monetary commitment. Earn your full salary while training with lodging, transportation and per-diem provided if necessary.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Maintenance Contract Inspector I: Performs routine transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: construction, maintenance, and/or material and process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; light and heavy equipment operation; preventive and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Maintenance Contract Inspector II: Performs moderately complex (Intermediate) transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: construction, contract maintenance, and material and process inspections roadway maintenance and repair; light and heavy equipment operation; preventive and minor maintenance on equipment, traffic control; and helping the public during emergency situations. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Maintenance Contract Inspector III: Performs highly complex (Advanced) transportation operations or maintenance support work such as construction, contract maintenance, and material and process inspection; roadway maintenance and repair; operates light and heavy equipment; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Work requires contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Maintenance Contract Inspector I, II or III:

• Inspect barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.
• Inspects construction, 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.
• Maintains construction project records and processes related paperwork.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for a Maintenance Contract Inspector II or III to include:

• Serves as the only inspector on a small project.
• Conducts tests of highway construction materials, makes calculations and records results.

Additional duties for a Maintenance Contract Inspector III to include:

• 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.
• Trains other employees.
• Maintains construction project records and bridge inspection records; processes related paperwork; reviews files for compliance with the bridge inspection Manual of Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:
Maintenance Contract Inspector I: No previous experience required.
Maintenance Contract Inspector II: 1 year in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, or related experience.*
Maintenance Contract Inspector III: 2 years in engineering support, maintenance, construction, heavy equipment operation, roadway maintenance work, or related experience.*

• Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Maintenance Contract Inspector I & II:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.

Maintenance Contract Inspector III:

• Must have Commercial Class "A" Driver's License at time of application.

Competencies:

Maintenance Contract Inspector I, II or III

• Communicate effectively
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Additional competencies for a Maintenance Contract Inspector II and III to include:

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Additional competencies for a Maintenance Contract Inspector III to include:

• Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Plan review methods, processes and procedures
• Using applicable electronic test equipment
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
• May be required to work hours other than M-F 8-5, including some weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information