What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Construction Inspector position at NYS Department of Transportation?
Duties Description:
Under the supervision of a Department of Transportation engineer, a Transportation Construction Inspector will be physically assigned to one or more construction projects to perform the following construction or materials inspection or inspection-related tasks:
- Earthwork Inspection: Inspects building of earth or rock embankments; conducts gradation, compaction and moisture content tests; checks thickness of materials placed and type and suitability of compaction equipment;assists in survey, layout and measurement activities.
- On-Site Concrete Inspection: Inspects concrete placement for pavement, bridge piers and abutments; tests air content and slump and obtains cylinders for subsequent load tests; inspects method of handling and placing concrete to minimize segregation, concrete finishing, and curing method; inspects paving trains to ensuresmooth concrete pavement.
- Structural Inspection: Inspects steel erection, field welds, surface preparation and steel painting.
- Drainage Inspection: Inspects installation of culverts, sewers and ditches; ensures trench excavation is done safely for proper alignment and grade, that correct material is placed and properly shaped, and that material and compaction of backfill over pipe is correct.
- Asphalt Pavement Inspection: Inspects asphalt pavement placement; ensures correct temperature, lift thickness and proper compaction.
- Materials Inspection: Inspects concrete production; ensures ingredients are from an approved source and are mixed in correct proportions for a specified time period; checks that automation features are working properly.
- Project Support Activities: Calculates actual construction project length, areas and volumes; performs technical checking activities.
- Materials Analyst: Performs design, verification, or acceptance testing of construction materials at the centrallaboratory. Lab groups focus on geotechnical applications, strength of materials, geologic characterization, concrete asphalt, or chemical analysis.
- Miscellaneous Inspection Assignments: Inspects curbing, sidewalk, signs, guide rail, pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, fencing, etc.
Positions are statewide in the following locations:
Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Hornell, Watertown, Poughkeepsie, Binghamton, Hauppauge, New York City
Minimum Qualifications:
Transportation Construction Inspector
A. One construction season (minimum of 3 months) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties, or;
B. Completion of at least one semester (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of an associate degree program in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, engineering science, surveying technology, drafting/CAD, or heavy equipment operations or;
C. Completion of at least one semester (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of a bachelor degree program in engineering, engineering technology, environmental sciences or environmental technology, construction management, construction supervision, engineering management, construction engineering or construction engineering technology, transportation planning, mathematics, physical science, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture, surveying, physics, geology or forestry.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-078 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 6/1/2025 to: Intern@dot.ny.gov
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.10 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Construction site
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
