Contract Inspector Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

This position performs moderately complex transportation operations or maintenance support work such as: maintenance contract 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.

• Determines placement of traffic control devices and installs/moves devices.

• Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

• Maintains picnic and rest areas, rights-of-way, maintenance yards and comfort stations.

• Mows rights-of-way and picnic and rest areas; performs plant and landscape maintenance including trimming trees and
  brush.

• Assists with inspecting maintenance contract construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build and
  maintain roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Roadway Accidents/Inclement Weather/Natural Disasters- Must be able to respond 24/7 when notified

• May serve as the only maintenance contract inspector on a small project.

• Assists in inspecting 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.

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

• Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs highly skilled roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.

• Reviews plans, enters data and updates, stores and maintains plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) documents and files; assists in PS&E processing for letting, to include reproducing and distributing documents.

• Reviews proposed construction plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, policies, procedures, and design guidelines.

• Identifies, repairs, and installs signs, delineators, mailbox supports and posts; performs welding; and uses/moves equipment/tools, materials and products.

• Inspects routine and non-routine maintenance contract construction 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.

• May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.

• Trains other employees.

• Provides support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; and provides assistance to stranded motorists.

• Inspects and processes damage claims.

• Verifies and processes maintenance contract inspection data to build work orders and request payment funding.

No education required.

• Roadway Maintenance Tech (Transportation Maintenance Tech) I = No experience required

• Roadway Maintenance Tech (Transportation Maintenance Tech) II = 1 YEAR experience*

• Roadway Maintenance Tech (Transportation Maintenance Tech) III = 2 YEARS experience*

*Experience must be in transportation engineering support, roadway maintenance, construction inspection, heavy equipment operation, or related work experience.  (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).  Related technical training or education from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications.

• Valid driver's license at the time of application. 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 12 months/1year from date of employment.

Currently Military or Veterans: US Military CDL Equivalent Conditions of Employment: US Military License candidates must successfully obtain Texas Class "A" CDL within 120 days of employment (or whatever number of days deemed appropriate, I.e., 30, or 60 days). Military Skills Test Waiver. https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/military-skills-test-waiver

Commercial Driver's License preferably with no transmission restrictions.  

Roadway Maintenance Tech  II and III levels require a CDL License at time of hire.

The required competencies for the Roadway Maintenance Tech (Trans Maintenance Tech) I, II & III include:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work

• The use of applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

• The use of light and heavy highway equipment

• Maintaining a safe working relationship with others

• Follow verbal and written instructions

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Basic vehicle mechanics, maintenance and repair procedures

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional competencies required for a Roadway Maintenance Tech (Transportation Maintenance Tech) II & III:

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Surveying/mapping methods, materials and publication procedures

• Conducting traffic studies, surveys and estimates

• Using applicable electronic test equipment

Additional competencies for Roadway Maintenance Tech (Transportation Maintenance Tech) III include:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Plan review methods, processes and procedures

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance

• Surveying/mapping methods, materials and publication procedures

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments

• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• 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
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.

• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations.