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HNTB

Inspector I

Arlington, VA

VDOT Asphalt Field I and II * VDOT Flagger * VDOT Guardrail (GRIT) * VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control * VDOT Pavement Marking * VDOT Slurry Surface * VDOT Soils & Aggregates Additional ...

Alpha

Senior Inspector

Richmond, VA · On-site

Flagger - VDOT * Guardrail Installation (GRIT) - VDOT * Asphalt Field Levels I and II - VDOT * Slurry Surfacing - VDOT * Surface Treatment - VDOT * 10-hour OSHA Safety * Additional Qualifications:

Alpha Corporation

Senior Inspector

Richmond, VA · On-site

Flagger - VDOT * Guardrail Installation (GRIT) - VDOT * Asphalt Field Levels I and II - VDOT * Slurry Surfacing - VDOT * Surface Treatment - VDOT * 10-hour OSHA Safety * Additional Qualifications:

HNTB

Inspector I

Fredericksburg, VA

VDOT Asphalt Field I and II * VDOT Flagger * VDOT Guardrail (GRIT) * VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control * VDOT Pavement Marking * VDOT Slurry Surface * VDOT Soils & Aggregates Additional ...

Alpha

Senior Inspector

Marshall, VA · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

ACI Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field - VDOT Soils and Aggregate - VDOT ESC Inspector - DEQ SWM Inspector - DEQ Pavement Marking - VDOT Intermediate Work Zone - VDOT Flagger - VDOT Guardrail ...

RK&K

Senior Inspector

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

VDOT Flagger Certification * VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification) * VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection * VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification

Rummel Klepper and Kahl

Senior Inspector

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

VDOT Flagger Certification * VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification) * VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection * VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification

Rummel Klepper and Kahl

Senior Inspector

Ashland, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

VDOT Flagger Certification * VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification) * VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection * VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification

Rummel Klepper and Kahl

Senior Inspector

Abingdon, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

VDOT Flagger Certification * VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification) * VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection * VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification

RK&K

Senior Inspector - Culpeper District

Richmond, VA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

VDOT Flagger Certification * VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification) * VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection * VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification

RK&K

Senior Inspector

Richmond, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

VDOT Flagger Certification * VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification) * VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection * VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification

HNTB

Senior Inspector

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

VDOT Asphalt Field I and II * VDOT Flagger * VDOT Guardrail (GRIT) * VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control * VDOT Pavement Marking * VDOT Slurry Surface * VDOT Soils & Aggregate Additional ...

RK&K

Senior Inspector

Roanoke, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

VDOT Flagger Certification * VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification) * VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection * VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification

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How much do vdot flagger jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for vdot flagger in Virginia is $17.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Vdot flagger?

A VDOT Flagger is responsible for directing traffic safely through construction and work zones on Virginia roadways. They use hand signals, signs, and flags to communicate with drivers and ensure the safety of workers and motorists. Flaggers must stay alert, follow safety protocols, and work in various weather conditions. Training and certification are often required to comply with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) regulations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Vdot flagger?

To thrive as a Vdot Flagger, strong attention to safety, situational awareness, and reliable communication skills are essential, often supported by a valid certification such as the VDOT Flagger Certification Card. Familiarity with two-way radios, stop/slow paddles, and high-visibility safety gear is typically required. Dependability, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are key soft skills that set outstanding flaggers apart. These competencies ensure smooth traffic flow, prevent accidents, and maintain a safe environment for road crews and motorists alike.

What daily challenges might a Vdot flagger face?

Vdot Flaggers often work in high-traffic or construction zones where they must remain alert and make quick decisions to manage changing traffic conditions. Unexpected weather changes, impatient drivers, or sudden shifts in work zone layouts can present daily challenges that require flexibility and strong problem-solving skills. Flaggers also collaborate closely with construction teams and law enforcement personnel, ensuring that communication is clear and safety protocols are followed at all times. Despite these challenges, the role offers valuable experience and opportunities to advance within roadway construction and traffic management teams.

How do I get a job as a Vdot Flagger?

To become a Vdot Flagger, you typically need to complete a flagger training course and obtain a certification such as the Work Zone Traffic Control Certification. Employers often require knowledge of safety protocols, traffic control devices, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Prior experience in traffic control or construction may also be beneficial.

How much do entry level Vdot flaggers make?

Entry-level Vdot flaggers typically earn between $12 and $18 per hour, depending on location and experience. The role often requires safety training and certification, and pay may increase with additional skills or certifications.

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Infographic showing various Vdot Flagger job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,657 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Inspector I

HNTB

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for conducting on-site construction inspections for projects supporting our clients. Provides inspection services for compliance with plans and specifications, prepares required contract documentation, and follows prescribed Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.

What You'll Do:

  • Observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans. Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
  • Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
  • Maintains Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contactor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
  • Assists in on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 1 year of construction experience.
  • All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.

What You'll Bring:

  • Prepare daily work reports, including quantities for payment, contractor personnel and equipment utilized.
  • Perform quality assurance testing and sampling in accordance withspecifications.
  • Keep superiors advised of problem areas.
  • Ensure that work conforms to plans and specifications.
  • Provide effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives in performance & compliance to Plans and Specifications.

What We Prefer:

  • 3year construction related experience
  • Driver's License
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience working on VDOT projects; prior experience in the Hampton Roads District preferred
  • Working knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual and Inspector Manual
  • Ability to pass background check as required by client

Certifications:

  • ACI
  • DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector
  • DEQ Stormwater Inspector
  • OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training
  • Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
  • VDOT Asphalt Field I and II
  • VDOT Flagger
  • VDOT Guardrail (GRIT)
  • VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
  • VDOT Pavement Marking
  • VDOT Slurry Surface
  • VDOT Soils & Aggregates

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

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Locations:

Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Fredericksburg, VA, Glen Allen, VA (Richmond), Salem, VA, Virginia Beach, VA

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HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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