CEI Inspector Aid/Inspector I

Luster National•Atlanta, GA

10d•$35,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Luster is seeking CEI Inspectors at various skill levels, including CEI Inspector Aid and CEI Inspector I, to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection services for transportation projects in Georgia. The position level depends on the selected finalist’s background and expertise. This is a future-opportunities talent-pool posting rather than a currently available project-specific opening. Applicants may be considered for upcoming hiring needs across various Georgia counties, and training materials will be provided to obtain required certifications. The listed duties represent an Inspector Aid-level role; duties will become more complex, and additional duties may be assigned for an Inspector I. The selected level and responsibilities will be confirmed with finalists. Inspectors perform routine and standardized construction inspection work, including manual or electronic calculations and inspections of construction processes and materials to verify compliance with construction contracts. Work may take place at remote field sites and involve construction equipment, drilling rigs, explosives, or environmental contamination.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
General knowledge of mathematical functions.
Skill in using office equipment such as calculators.
Ability to learn and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures.
Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia law.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, and the internet.
Obtain GDOT WECS, GDOT Field Concrete Technician, and GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control) certifications, and pass GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training Group 1 tests (General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, and Basic Highway Plan Reading) within six months of beginning work on the GDOT project. Certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Excellent collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 1.5 years of experience working as a CEI Inspector Aid.
Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.
Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including geometry.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
Ability to take notes and prepare or review reports.
Passing scores on GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training Group 2 tests (Pavements, Bases, Subbases, Minor Drainage Structures, and Construction Erosion Control).

Responsibilities

Perform routine and standardized work, including manual or electronic calculations and inspections of construction processes and materials, to verify compliance with construction contracts.
Inspect truck load tickets for roadway aggregate base course, borrow material, and asphaltic concrete at project field sites.
Perform simple materials sampling, inspection, and/or testing.
Perform contract administration duties, which may include field measurement of pay-item quantities, project close-out, and other required Department documentation.
Use equipment such as a slump cone, air meter, measuring wheel or tape, and thermometer as needed; training will be provided.
Work at remote sites that may involve construction equipment, drilling rigs, explosives, and environmental contamination.