Construction Inspector Trainee

State of Kansas•Hamilton, KS

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About The Position

This Construction Inspector Trainee position is the entry level for the Engineering Technician class series and is located in Syracuse, KS. Successful candidates may be appointed at a higher-level dependent upon experience and qualifications. This position allows KDOT to train and develop construction (or technician) staff to complete required responsibilities. The employee performs assignments and gains experience while in a training status. NOTE: The employee in this position must also maintain Certified Inspection certifications under the KDOT CIT Program as outlined in the Engineering Technician Progression Manual for the specific job path and any additional as outlined by the Senior Manager.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.
A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained.
This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position.
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03.

Responsibilities

This position will assist in administering construction contracts ensuring work is performed per legal requirements and preferred quality is achieved. This will require performing according to specific instruction and standards.
Work involves performing several basic engineering and mathematical procedures which require following instructions and guidelines and providing accurate and complete records of that work.
Performs or assists other technicians or engineers in the performance of routine engineering tests in the laboratory or field or inspection on construction projects for compliance with standard practice, specifications, plans, and special provisions. This includes such things as performing or assisting in testing of gradation of aggregates and other standard tests.
Operates snowplow trucks (Class B CDL required) to fill-in at various locations, as needed.

Benefits

Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program
Infant at Work Program
Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vison Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
Employer paid basic group life
Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
KPERS and Deferred Compensation
Tuition reimbursement
Paid on-the-job training programs.
Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
And more!