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TxDOT's West Harris Area Office is looking for aMaterial/Process Inspector I or II based in Houston, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!
Monthly Salary Range
Material/Process Inspector I: (B18) $3,543.42 - $5,639.25
Material/Process Inspector II: (B19) $3,770.33 - $6,034.00
Multi-Level Job Notice
This position is for a Material/Process Inspector I or II. 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.
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
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)
Material/Process Inspector I:
Performs advanced material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and/or at points of supply. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Material/Process Inspector II:
Performs advanced material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and/or at points of supply. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
Material/Process Inspector I:
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepares and maintains inspection or test reports and issues material reports.
- Reviews plans and material specifications for changes in material requirements.
- Trains and assists other inspectors and private sector employees and provides project specification information.
- Maintains a diary of inspection or test details.
- Maintains and calibrates equipment.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- Performs tests and inspection duties.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Material/Process Inspector II:
- 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.
- Maintains a diary of inspection or test details.
- Maintains and calibrates equipment.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- 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.
- Prepares and maintains inspection or test reports and issues material reports.
- Reviews plans and material specifications for changes in material requirements.
- Trains and assists other inspectors and private sector employees and provides project specification information.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Material/Process Inspector I:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience: 6 years laboratory work, material inspection or other engineering related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Material/Process Inspector II:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
Experience: 7 years laboratory work, material inspection or other engineering related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Material/Process Inspector I and II:
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Must have or obtain certification in one of the listed HMA certifications within 12 months of date of hire:
- Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-IA Cert
- Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-IB Cert
- Hot Mix Asphalt Spec-II Cert
Competencies:
Material/Process Inspector I:
- Aggregates and asphalt
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- Laboratory testing procedures and methodologies
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
- Nuclear gauge operation
- Conducting laboratory tests
- Calibrating equipment
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe working relationship
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Material/Process Inspector II:
- Aggregates and asphalt
- Laboratory testing procedures and methodologies
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
- Nuclear gauge operation
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
- Conducting laboratory tests
- Calibrating equipment
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Material/Process Inspector I and II:
- 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 hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
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.
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.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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 Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
