Construction Inspector III or IV

Raba Kistner Inc.•Amarillo, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Raba Kistner is seeking a dependable Construction Inspector III or IV to join our Infrastructure team in the West, TX area. Under general supervision, this individual inspects construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, approved shop/working drawings, project documents and specifications in accordance with established procedures; reporting observations orally and in writing to direct report.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Seven (7) years experience in roadway and related facilities and construction inspection
Must possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements
Ten (10) years’ experience in roadway, and related facilities, construction inspection or NICET Level III certification in Transportation Engineering Technology (Highway Construction).

Nice To Haves

NICET Level II certification in Transportation Engineering Technology (highway construction)
Completion of Troxler Manufacturing or equal radiation safety course to utilize nuclear gauges.
Completion of State specific Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) for applicable testing/sampling procedures
ACI Field Testing Technician Level 1 certifications
Possess working knowledge of the State specific Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices or National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the National Standard.
Good oral and written communications skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
Intermediate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Must be self-motivated with good attendance record and be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

Inspect construction activities in accordance with established quality procedures and evaluate compliance with project plans, specifications, shop drawings and other project related documents.
Prepare and submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete testing and/or inspection reports on a daily basis in accordance with established quality procedures.
Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.
Perform field tests on materials and completed work using standard methods established by AASHTO, ASTM or other agency with appropriate, properly calibrated testing equipment.
Solve mathematical problems requiring simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and raising numbers to exponential powers. Round to the correct number of significant figures, calculate percentages, read graphs, and use simple geometric definitions and formulas.
Demonstrate the safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all documents and tools.
Contact assigned direct report for priorities and deadlines for assigned tasks. Update on the progress and delays on every task or assignment.
Practice safe usage and maintenance of individually assigned company vehicle and field equipment including use within company policy.
Carry out assigned duties in accordance with established procedures while meeting directed priorities and deadlines.
Responsible for maintenance of certifications at the time of employment or obtained during employment.
Collect, prepare and transmit samples to laboratories.
Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.