Construction Inspector

This position will assist the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects.  Other duties include:

· Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.

· Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications.

· Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.

· Performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects.

WHY WORK FOR US

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

·         12 paid holidays per year

·         Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year

·         Earn 13 days paid sick time

·         Pension plan

·         Paid life insurance

·         Paid parental leave available

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Must possess or could obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with no Air Brake Restriction AND Tanker Endorsement within 5-months of initial placement into the position, permit within 3-months.

· A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas: contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, pre-design, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, snow/ice, surveys, and/or traffic engineering.  Credit will also be awarded for professional residential or commercial building construction, OR

· A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees:  Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

Required Certifications

Aggregate Production Tester Certification (APTC) AND one of the following.

· Concrete Field Tester Certification (CFTC)

· Concrete Plant Tester Certification (CPTC)

· Bituminous Plant Tester Certification (BPTC)

· Grading & Base Tester Certification (GBTC)

· Bituminous Street Inspector Certification (BSIC)

APPLY ONLINE BY 9/16/2024:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “75275” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other – AASHTO.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.