Transportation Inspector Job Description
Transportation inspector
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Transportation Inspector Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform complex and routine/ standard inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are used
Performing routine/standard inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are used
Performs routine, standardized inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are used
Work independently or as part of a team working closely with the Project Manager and Resident Engineer in reviewing and advising on all aspects of construction inspection services, including but not limited to safety input and oversight, constructability reviews, design input, scheduling/logistics input, and document interpretation
Inspects construction progress which may include ensuring procedures and materials comply with specifications
Recording materials certifications in accordance with State procedures
Maintain daily quantities of contractor production reports (rail removed and installed, excavation and installation of duct banks)
Conducts field measurements to establish quantities for pay item documentation other contract administration documentation
Must be able to document the work via ODOT or the Ohio Turnpike's daily inspection report and various other reports
Assist in municipal infrastructure site inspection (roads, highways & bridges, watermains, sewers, and collection systems)
Transportation Inspector Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Transportation Inspector
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: SHA/TOD, WVDOH, WECS, DOT, MDDOT, GDOT, ACI, NECEPT, NICET, SCDOT
Education for Transportation Inspector
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the transportation inspector job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Construction, Associates, Education, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Science, Construction Management, Surveying, Construction Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology
Skills for Transportation Inspector
Desired skills for transportation inspector include:
Highway Construction Inspection
Construction inspection
Highway construction practices and principles
Advanced ability to read
Communication skills and ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods
Equipment used in highway construction
Interpret and explain construction plans and drawings
Materials
Methods
Provisions
Desired experience for transportation inspector includes:
5+ years of overall experience as a Construction Inspector on Transportation projects is preferred
One to three (1-3) years of mechanical and/or customer service experience
Demonstrated mechanical experience/aptitude preferred
Knowledge of heavy duty truck equipment preferred
Must be open to working overtime and/or irregular work hours
Experience working on ODOT and/or Ohio Turnpike projects is considered a plus
Transportation Inspector Examples
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Transportation Inspector Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a transportation inspector. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transportation inspector
- Embrace behaviour-based safety and maintain a healthy and safe workplace, and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and legislation, including occupational health and safety, WHMIS and hazardous substances programs
- Communicate daily with Chief Inspector, Contractor’s site and quality personnel regarding construction activities
- Maintain project documentation including daily work reports, quantity verification sheets, material/invoicing information, test and tabulation logs, photographs
- On-site management and inspection of various elements of construction involved with highways and bridges
- Create daily reports along with other documentation measures to accurately document progress
- Administer and implement QA/QC programs
- Assist in change order review
- Assist in review of submittals and RFIs (request for information)
- Coordinate construction activities between the Owner, Contractors and any other affected party
- Projects likely to include all aspects of civil construction for clients such as The Ohio Department of Transportation, The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, County Engineers and Local Municipalities
Qualifications for transportation inspector
- Ideal candidates be prequalified as an ODOT Project Inspector, Structures Inspector or Traffic Inspector or have the ability to within 90 days
- Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise
- Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads and bridges
- Must exhibit proficient technical computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Assignments will often entail weekend work and occasionally entail night work
- Assignments may be located throughout Utah
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Transportation Inspector Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of transportation inspector. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for transportation inspector
- Supervise large, complex projects with 5 to 8 Inspectors assigned
- Inspection of transportation projects that could include highways, bridges, railroads or airports
- Documents the results of the inspection and communicates to the Resident Engineer or designated Lead Inspector
- Utilizing client-furnished online applications to enter project quantities, daily work reports, including equipment, hours
- Preparing daily work reports
- Preparing bi-weekly estimates of quantities
- Preparing changes of design/supplementary agreements
- Tracking utility relocation and plots final facility locations on as- built drawings
- Monitoring erosion control measures for compliance with applicable permits
- Monitoring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Wage Rate requirements
Qualifications for transportation inspector
- Engineering diploma or degree is preferred
- Minimum three years of experience in bridges and transportation structures construction in Ontario
- RCSI or RCJI designations are an asset
- Established working relationship with various clients such as Ministry of Transportation and municipalities
- High School Diploma required, Bachelor's degree in construction science/management or civil engineering from an accredited program preferred
- Must have ability to deal effectively with fellow inspectors, Contractor, Sub-Contractor, Testing Lab and various other on-site personnel
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Transportation Inspector Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a transportation inspector. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for transportation inspector
- Checking/confirming that all final quantities have been paid
- Documenting reasons for time extensions
- Documenting reasons for quantity overruns/underruns
- Oversee and monitor the BM/AET Building construction
- Oversee the work of the contractor on bridge construction projects
- Co-ordinate with the Contractor for confirming survey, layout and construction within required tolerances
- Provide inspection of various items in accordance with the specifications
- Verifying quantities, prepare monthly progress reports for work completed by the contractor for payment and work with the client to ensure proper preparation of Payment Certificates
- Work with the Contract Administrator to prepare and issue Site Instructions, Contemplated Change Orders and Change Orders
- Maintain daily diaries for references and payment purposes
Qualifications for transportation inspector
- Experience working with on-site client and jurisdictional agency personnel is preferred
- This position requires an individual capable of inspecting multiple items of work and managing testing agencies, in addition to coordinating with the Chief Inspector and Construction Management
- Must be willing to work majority of time in the field
- In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
- Mid-Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) certifications preferred
- MD SHA erosion and sediment control certifications preferred
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Transportation Inspector Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a transportation inspector. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for transportation inspector
- Prepare weekly construction reports
- CTQP Asphalt Paving - Level I
- Supervises Inspection staff as assigned
- Performs scheduled and random inspections/audits in the Material Maintenance department IAW the Performance Work Statement on a variety of services for conformity to ensure quality and safety requirements are being maintained
- Ensures all policy and procedures are integrated in all phases of the program operation
- Ensures compliance with contract specifications and applicable regulations
- Monitors and measures the characteristics of the services that are provided to verify requirements have been met
- Analyzes and validates preventive and /or corrective actions
- Identifies, collects, and analyzes appropriate data relevant to the suitability and effectiveness of program operation
- Provides statistical and trend analysis to support process improvement
Qualifications for transportation inspector
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) and valid driver’s license
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is preferred
- 1-3 years of experience working in a construction related field
- Previous experience working on PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike highway and/or bridge projects is preferred
- Ability to sometimes work in adverse weather conditions
- You will need a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license and personal transportation
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Transportation Inspector Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a transportation inspector. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for transportation inspector
- Inspection and coordination of work
- May oversee the work of less experienced inspectors
- Provide input into weekly/monthly progress reports
- Embrace a safety culture, be a team player, and communicate well with multiple stakeholders
- Understand the design of the construction that will be inspected
- Act as the primary source of field Quality Assurance, and monitor the Contractors Quality Control processes and QC Inspection reporting
- And corrective actions
- Assures that the Work conforms to Construction Documents, and initiates action to prevent, stop or correct any quality control deficiencies
- Defective work, or deficient QC reports
- Conducts spot surveillance of all craft disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, and / or electrical) to assure high quality standards of
Qualifications for transportation inspector
- You must meet PennDOT's Minimum Experience and Training requirements
- You will need basic computer skills to use a tablet computer to document the daily activities
- You will need to be able to traverse construction sites and be outdoors in various climates
- Work hours vary from daylight to night work based on contractor operations
- You will need the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
- You will need the ability to provide oral direction to subordinates