Highway Compliance and QC Inspector

Roy Jorgensen Associates•Austin, TX

About The Position

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Highway Compliance and Quality Control Inspector to perform roadway asset inspections and quality control and compliance reviews throughout Texas. The position requires up to 40% travel outside the Austin Metroplex within Texas, including San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, and Huntsville, and up to 10% travel outside Texas. The inspector examines highways, bridges, drainage structures, and other roadway infrastructure to ensure maintenance activities meet contract requirements, specifications, and established standards. The role involves frequent travel, independent field work, and flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with work on days, nights, and weekends when necessary. The employee will have access to a company vehicle for business purposes only; hotel and meal expenses incurred during work travel are reimbursed according to company guidelines. The employee must attend a two-week bridge inspection training course and pass an exam within 90 days of hiring. The compensation package includes competitive base pay, an annual profitability-based bonus, recognition incentives, and extensive training opportunities. Full-time employees may choose from benefit plan options including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, critical illness coverage, employee assistance plans, and a nationwide pet insurance discount.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience in highway construction, highway maintenance, or general construction and quality control inspection.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Must pass a criminal background check and meet company standards for background checks, driving record, and controlled-substance/drug testing.
Some college education or experience in a related field.
Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic functions.
Ability to maintain and use required safety equipment for each job.
Knowledge of and ability to adapt to the latest technology.
Intermediate proficiency with smartphones, computers, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to adjust to a changing work schedule and perform with minimal supervision.
Ability to work safely under varying environmental and weather conditions.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds while twisting; other strenuous manual labor may be required.
Ability to operate hand and power tools.
Ability to travel frequently, including up to 40% outside the Austin Metroplex within Texas and up to 10% outside Texas.
Ability to work days, nights, and weekends when necessary.
Attend a two-week bridge inspection training course and pass the exam within 90 days of hiring.

Responsibilities

Inspect highways, bridges, drainage structures, and other roadway assets for condition, quality, and compliance.
Perform quality control and compliance inspections to ensure work meets contract specifications, standards, and procedures.
Perform general maintenance activities as needed.
Document inspection results, including photographs, measurements, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate inspection records and reports and communicate findings with project teams and applicable agencies.