Construction Inspector Trainee, Jr. Inspector

The Construction Inspector Trainee, Junior Inspector, performs daily assigned inspection tasks in a training capacity preparatory to assuming the duties of an Inspector. Assignments follow a plan of on-the-job training, the primary purpose of which is to provide experienced inspection personnel for future highway projects. The work includes measuring, testing, and checking materials, methods, and installations to ensure conformance by the Contractor with the plans, specifications, and the contract. Supervisory control is intensive initially, but is progressively decreased as knowledge of the work increases.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
• Inspect excavations, drainage structures, road surfaces and structures to compare the work performed with plans and specifications, confer frequently with higher level Inspectors or engineering personnel to clarify, or interpret details.
• Check elevations against reference points using a hand level or wye level. Prepare routine reports and records involving the application of basic geometric and trigonometric principles. Learn use of level and transit survey instruments.
• Prepare an "Inspector's Daily Report," which includes the details of the Contractor's work activities and lists the location of work, materials, equipment, and labor forces used.
• Become familiar with plans, specifications, standards, and related material when not occupied with regular assignments or whenever so directed by higher level Inspectors.
• Advise Contractor's supervisory personnel of necessary actions to conform to plans and Specifications.
• Assist in preparing project records.
Preferred Skills
It is preferential for the Construction Inspector Trainee to have the following skills:
• General knowledge of highway construction
• General knowledge of computers and software (Word, Excel, Email, SiteManager, etc)
• General knowledge of construction and technical math and engineering principals
• Be Self-motivated
• Be able to able to effectively work and communicate with others
Preferred Certifications and Issuing Agency
It is preferential (but not required) for the Construction Inspector Trainee to have the following certifications:
• SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician
• SCDOT Earthwork & Base Course
• ACI (American Concrete Institute) or WACEL Concreate I (WACEL.ORG)
• SCDOT Concrete Level 1&2
• CEPSCI (Sediment Control Inspector)
• SCDOT Foundations
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control SCDOT Approved Provider
• 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training OSHA
Competencies
1. Communication proficiency
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Flexibility
4. Initiative
5. Time Management
Work Environment
This job is performed in an office environment and or transportation construction job sites. This role routinely uses field and standard office equipment such as computers, tablets, phones, photocopiers, digital cameras, filing cabinets, nuclear gauges, surveying tools, and other field-testing equipment materials.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb, drive; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time seasonal position. Flexibility to meet client or contractor schedule is important.
Travel
Most assignments do not require more than an hour of travel to and from job sites. However, some assignments will require extensive regional travel each day and others could require staying out of town overnight if distance to job site is greater than 90 miles from home.
Benefits
• Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
• Eligible for the company 401(k) plan on the 1st of the month following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work.
• 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.
• Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
• Personal Time Off per the company policy.
• Paid holidays are provided per the company policy.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a client background check if asked.
AAP/EEO Statement
QCS is committed to equal opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.
QCS has been and will continue be an equal opportunity employer as per AAP outlined in employee handbook.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.