Field Inspector I

Slater Infrastructure Group • Alpharetta, GA

5d

About The Position

This is an intermediate level technical position supporting higher level inspectors and engineers in functional areas of roadway and structures construction inspection: materials sampling, inspection, and testing. Work usually involves a fairly wide range of decision making and use of judgement and may involve providing work direction to others.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in GDOT transportation construction.
• Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry related to transportation engineering.
• Skill in use of computers and associated software.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain such documents as construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to take notes and prepare or review reports.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral) and ability to supervise to coordinate activities of lower-level employees and instruct them concerning proper work and documentation.
• Shall be licensed to operate vehicles in accordance with Georgia law.
• Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor (WECS)
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification a plus Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law.
• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of eighteen (18) months of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
• Minimum OSHA 10 Certification.
• Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1A Certification a preferred.

Nice To Haves

• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification a plus
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1A Certification a preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex inspections; or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections.
• Work includes inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix; pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment and compaction; roadways and structures for conformance to plans/specifications, structural materials and members, placement of culverts and backfill; and traffic control and erosion control devices.
• May perform the more complex variety of calculations and computations.
• Perform contract documentation duties which includes field measurements of pay items as well as other client required documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED