Texas Department of Transportation
Construction Inspector I - Liberty AO
Texas Department of Transportation, Liberty, Texas, United States, 77575
Job Title
Construction Inspector I – Liberty AO (2600062)
Position Information TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking for a Construction Inspector I to join us in our Liberty Area Office. Are you looking for a long career with great work‑life balance, many great benefits, opportunities for retirement? If so, this position may be the one for you.
Physical Work Location: 209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575
Construction Inspector I (B18): $45,521 - $71,055
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs.
Salary Minimum Salary: $45,521.00
Maximum Salary: $71,055.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations Liberty Area Office – 209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575
Travel Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Day Shift, 40 hours, Onsite
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
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.
Responsibilities
Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution.
May serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects.
Reports to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work.
Attends pre‑construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Calculates payments due to contractors for work completed.
Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors’ superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Prepares monthly and final estimates.
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High‑school graduate or equivalent.
No experience required; college education or technical training may substitute for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license (position requires driving a state vehicle).
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Move up to 50 pounds.
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
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 environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Subject to noise.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.
Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
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.
Work Schedule Full‑time, Day Shift, 40 hours, Onsite.
Employee Status Regular, Standard, Non‑Management, State Job Title: Engineering Specialist I, State Job Code: 2127.
Posting Information Job Posting: Jan 8, 2026, 6:14:50 PM; Unposting Date: Ongoing.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
Equal Opportunity The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Position Information TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking for a Construction Inspector I to join us in our Liberty Area Office. Are you looking for a long career with great work‑life balance, many great benefits, opportunities for retirement? If so, this position may be the one for you.
Physical Work Location: 209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575
Construction Inspector I (B18): $45,521 - $71,055
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs.
Salary Minimum Salary: $45,521.00
Maximum Salary: $71,055.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations Liberty Area Office – 209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575
Travel Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Day Shift, 40 hours, Onsite
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
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.
Responsibilities
Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution.
May serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects.
Reports to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work.
Attends pre‑construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Calculates payments due to contractors for work completed.
Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors’ superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Prepares monthly and final estimates.
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High‑school graduate or equivalent.
No experience required; college education or technical training may substitute for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license (position requires driving a state vehicle).
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports.
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
Move up to 50 pounds.
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
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 environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Subject to noise.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.
Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
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.
Work Schedule Full‑time, Day Shift, 40 hours, Onsite.
Employee Status Regular, Standard, Non‑Management, State Job Title: Engineering Specialist I, State Job Code: 2127.
Posting Information Job Posting: Jan 8, 2026, 6:14:50 PM; Unposting Date: Ongoing.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
Equal Opportunity The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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