Construction Inspector (Rochester)

Other duties include: Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects. Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications. Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications. Performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects. Reports known deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verifies corrections of known deficiencies to ensure the project complies with project documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid Class D driver's license or an equivalent license from another state and obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6-months of initial placement into the position and maintain them as a condition of employment. Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities; ORA combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, predesign, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering; OREducational Substitution: A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree, or a four-year degree in Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

Required Certifications: Aggregate Production