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Position Information

TxDOT is looking for a Material/Process Inspector I to join the laboratory team at the Paris District HQ. If you enjoy working indoors/outdoors and want to make Texas roadways safer for your family and friends, this is your chance to make a difference. You'll work in a state of art laboratory with close-knit, team-based atmosphere that is fast-paced and includes a variety of different sized construction projects. Help us build long-lasting roads for the residents of our nine fastest growing counties. Apply today and become part of our TxDOT family!

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

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:

• Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status
  
  of programs, meet with supervisors and managers to resolve problems and perform unannounced inspection of operations.
• Prepares and maintains inspection and test reports and issues material reports.
• Performs tests and inspection duties.
• Reviews plans and material specifications for changes in material requirements.
• Records test data on worksheets and performs calculations to convert raw data into specific units of measurement.
• Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production for testing.
• Observes tests and inspections and reviews reports from other inspectors; performs quality assurance for tests and inspections.
• Plans, coordinates, assigns, monitors and reviews the work of technical employees.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: No experience required (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications, License or Certifications:

• ACI Cncrt Fld Test Tech-Grd I
• HMA Plant Spec-IA
• HMA Roadway Spec-IB
• HMA Mix Design Spec-II
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB202
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 101
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 102
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 201
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 103
• ACI Cncrt Strength Test Tech
• Aggregate Prop Spec Agg101

Competencies:

• Aggregates and asphalt
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Laboratory testing procedures and methodologies
• Soil types
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Nuclear gauge operation
• Materials design, specifications and applications
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe working relationship

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• 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
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• 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.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.