District 8 - Highway Construction Inspector I, II, or III

State of Oklahoma•Tulsa, OK

4d•$47,200 - $67,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Construction Inspector at Level I, II, or III for District 8’s Residency. The role oversees construction of highways, roads, and related structures to ensure work conforms to contract documents, plans, and specifications. Positions are based at one of three listed locations in Tulsa, Claremore, or Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and report to a Transportation Manager. The work includes inspection of contractor work, sampling and field testing construction materials, maintaining records and reports, communicating with project stakeholders, and safely operating agency vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities and independence vary by level: Level I learns inspection and testing methods with supervision; Level II independently performs inspections and may guide lower-level inspectors; Level III serves as a specialist, conducts complex technical evaluations, provides training and guidance, and may manage large, complex transportation projects. ODOT requires materials sampling and testing certification from an accredited state or national program within 12 months of hire. Some positions may require long hours, nights, or weekends. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, pass a pre-employment drug test, and be willing and able to perform job-related travel. A background check and physical abilities demonstration may also be required. Some positions are safety-sensitive.

Requirements

Level I: High school diploma or GED.
Level II: Associate’s degree in STEM education, construction management, or a closely related field, plus one year of transportation-related experience; or two years of transportation-related experience.
Level III: Associate’s degree in STEM education, construction management, or a closely related field, plus three years of transportation-related experience; or five years of transportation-related experience.
Obtain certification in materials sampling and testing from an accredited state or national sampling and inspection program within 12 months of hire.
Valid driver’s license at the time of employment.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Willingness and ability to perform job-related travel.
Ability to perform assigned duties in a wide variety of environmental conditions, from extreme heat to extreme cold.
Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear; routinely manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Level I knowledge and abilities include basic construction materials and uses, occupational safety, basic mathematics, field data collection and records, effective oral and written communication, report preparation, and use of computers and standard office software.
Level II knowledge and abilities include construction materials and properties, soil mechanics, surveying, construction regulations and standards, road construction methods, safety and hazard mitigation, engineering mathematics, testing and analytical methods, work-zone traffic control, interpreting technical drawings, outdoor work, and report preparation.
Level III knowledge, skills, and abilities include construction codes and environmental regulations, road and infrastructure construction, construction materials analysis, geotechnical engineering principles, surveying methods, complex testing protocols, technical data interpretation, independent decision-making, training and guidance, business calculations, negotiation, and effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Oversee highway, road, and related structure construction to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and specifications.
Sample and field-test construction materials according to ODOT testing guidelines.
Submit accurate test records and samples to the residency laboratory.
Maintain current records in the Construction Management System and update system data.
Inspect contractor work for compliance with project plans and specifications.
Communicate with businesses, landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders affected by projects.
Document project progress, measurements, calculations, work events, and conditions.
Submit progressive estimates, time reports, and diary reports.
Operate agency-issued vehicles and other equipment safely.
Conduct safety reviews.
Resolve contract disputes and specification interpretation issues with contractors.
Use agency-provided software to prepare Daily Work Reports, diaries, material testing records, estimates, and other required documentation.
Train and guide new or lower-level employees and consultants, as applicable to the level.
Coordinate and monitor work performed by contractors and vendors, as applicable to the level.
Perform complex technical evaluations and potentially manage large, complex transportation projects at Level III.

Benefits

Annual benefit allowance of up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents enrolling in benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Retirement savings plans, including the Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan with employer matching and the OPERS Defined Benefit Plan for eligible returning employees.
Annual leave accrual of 15 to 25 days, depending on years of service.
Sick leave accrued at 15 days per year.
11 paid holidays per year.
Annual longevity payments for eligible employees with at least two years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness program.