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Construction Inspector I or II - Kerrville Area Office
Txdot, Kerrville, Texas, United States, 78028
Construction Inspector I or II - Kerrville Area Office (2503550)
Build the roads that carry Texas forward—right in the heart of the Hill Country.
The San Antonio District is hiring a Construction Inspector I or II for our Kerrville Area Office, overseeing roadway construction projects across Kerr, Kendall, Bandera, and Uvalde counties. In this role you’ll be on the front lines of construction activity, monitoring work to ensure projects meet plans, specifications, and quality standards that keep the traveling public safe.
We seek a motivated, detail‑oriented professional who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving in the field, and collaborating with construction teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment, strong teamwork, exceptional training opportunities, clear paths for growth and advancement, and a healthy work/life balance. If you want a career where your work is visible, meaningful, and makes a real difference every day—apply today and help improve Texas roads for generations to come.
Annual Salary Ranges
Construction Inspector I (B18): $45,521 – $71,055
Construction Inspector II (B19): $48,244 – $76,028
Salary & Compensation
Minimum Salary: 45,521.00
Maximum Salary: 76,028.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Travel: Yes, 5% of the time
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (including some nights and weekends)
Location: Kerrville Area/Maint Office, 1832 N Sidney Baker, Kerrville 78028
Work Flexibility: Onsite only
Benefits and Perks
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
Job Responsibilities Construction Inspector I Responsibilities
Attend pre‑construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
Calculate payments due contractors for work completed.
Ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
Move equipment, tools, materials and products.
Monitor project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans, ensuring compliance with approved safety standards; inspect barricades and, as required, move traffic control devices and barricades.
Observe and inspect ongoing construction work.
Prepare monthly and final estimates.
Resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Ensure fabricators build and repair bridges and related non‑bridge highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Document work progress and issues arising throughout the scope of the project.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
Construction Inspector II Additional Responsibilities
Consult with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors’ superintendents on work progress and construction problems; review equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Coordinate communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
Ensure adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensure material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
Prepare monthly and final estimates.
Resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Serve as a lead worker or project leader.
Minimum Qualifications All Levels
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience
Construction Inspector I: None required.
Construction Inspector II: 1 year of experience in construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures.
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Basic traffic management and control procedures.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations.
Application of engineering fundamentals.
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self‑starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Subject to noise, vibration and hazards (moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals).
Subject to atmospheric conditions—fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
Required to wear protective gear—respirator, hard hat, or other device.
Works frequently in small/crawl spaces, manholes, and areas that can cause injury.
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Balance: walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
Standing: prolonged periods of time.
Pushing: using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.
Pulling: using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion.
Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Hearing: perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
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, 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.
Schedule Full‑time (Day shift Mon‑Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM; including some nights and weekends).
Employee Status Regular.
Job Type Standard.
Job Level Non‑Management.
Legal Notice The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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The San Antonio District is hiring a Construction Inspector I or II for our Kerrville Area Office, overseeing roadway construction projects across Kerr, Kendall, Bandera, and Uvalde counties. In this role you’ll be on the front lines of construction activity, monitoring work to ensure projects meet plans, specifications, and quality standards that keep the traveling public safe.
We seek a motivated, detail‑oriented professional who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving in the field, and collaborating with construction teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment, strong teamwork, exceptional training opportunities, clear paths for growth and advancement, and a healthy work/life balance. If you want a career where your work is visible, meaningful, and makes a real difference every day—apply today and help improve Texas roads for generations to come.
Annual Salary Ranges
Construction Inspector I (B18): $45,521 – $71,055
Construction Inspector II (B19): $48,244 – $76,028
Salary & Compensation
Minimum Salary: 45,521.00
Maximum Salary: 76,028.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Travel: Yes, 5% of the time
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (including some nights and weekends)
Location: Kerrville Area/Maint Office, 1832 N Sidney Baker, Kerrville 78028
Work Flexibility: Onsite only
Benefits and Perks
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
Job Responsibilities Construction Inspector I Responsibilities
Attend pre‑construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
Calculate payments due contractors for work completed.
Ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
Move equipment, tools, materials and products.
Monitor project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans, ensuring compliance with approved safety standards; inspect barricades and, as required, move traffic control devices and barricades.
Observe and inspect ongoing construction work.
Prepare monthly and final estimates.
Resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Ensure fabricators build and repair bridges and related non‑bridge highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Document work progress and issues arising throughout the scope of the project.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.
Construction Inspector II Additional Responsibilities
Consult with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors’ superintendents on work progress and construction problems; review equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Coordinate communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
Ensure adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensure material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
Prepare monthly and final estimates.
Resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Serve as a lead worker or project leader.
Minimum Qualifications All Levels
Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience
Construction Inspector I: None required.
Construction Inspector II: 1 year of experience in construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures.
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Basic traffic management and control procedures.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations.
Application of engineering fundamentals.
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self‑starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Subject to noise, vibration and hazards (moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals).
Subject to atmospheric conditions—fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
Required to wear protective gear—respirator, hard hat, or other device.
Works frequently in small/crawl spaces, manholes, and areas that can cause injury.
Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Balance: walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
Standing: prolonged periods of time.
Pushing: using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction.
Pulling: using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion.
Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
Hearing: perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
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, 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.
Schedule Full‑time (Day shift Mon‑Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM; including some nights and weekends).
Employee Status Regular.
Job Type Standard.
Job Level Non‑Management.
Legal Notice The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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