Material/Process Inspector I

Texas Department of Transportation•Bryan, TX

About The Position

Performs material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and/or at points of supply. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Essential Duties: Conducts nuclear density tests on subgrade, base and asphaltic concrete pavement. Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors and material producers and suppliers. Keeps equipment mileage and service records and schedules equipment repairs. Maintains and calibrates equipment. Performs tests and inspection duties. Records test data on worksheets and performs calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement. Reports test results to field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems. Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production for testing. Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status of programs Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
No experience required
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must have or obtain SB101 and SB 201 certification with in 6 months of hire.
Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
Subject to noise
Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Conducts nuclear density tests on subgrade, base and asphaltic concrete pavement.
Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors and material producers and suppliers.
Keeps equipment mileage and service records and schedules equipment repairs.
Maintains and calibrates equipment.
Performs tests and inspection duties.
Records test data on worksheets and performs calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement.
Reports test results to field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.
Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production for testing.
Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status of programs
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.