Material​/Process Inspector , II or III - Atlanta, TX

Material/ Process Inspector I

Performs material tests and manufacturing process inspections in laboratories, plants and/or at points of supply. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

In addition to the above,

• Handles material or production problems referred by less experienced inspectors.
• Prepares and maintains inspection or test reports and issues material reports.
• Reviews plans and material specifications for changes in material requirements.
• Coordinates core drill or auger rig operations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

In addition to the above,

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors, material producers and suppliers and field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.
• Keeps equipment mileage and service records and schedules equipment repairs.
• Maintains field record books for each construction project within assigned area office.
• Orders equipment and supplies.
• Conducts nuclear density tests on subgrade, base and asphaltic concrete pavement.
• Observes tests and inspections and reviews reports from other inspectors; performs quality assurance for tests and inspections.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:
Material/Process Inspector I:
No experience required
Material/Process Inspector II: 1 YEAR Laboratory work, material inspection or other eng-related work
Material/Process Inspector III: 2 YEARS laboratory work, material inspection or other eng-related work

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Material Process Inspector I must obtain 2 of the following certifications within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
Material Process Inspector II must have 1 of the following certifications at the time of hire and obtain 2 additional certifications within twelve (12) months of hire.
Material Process Inspector III must have 2 of the following certifications at the time of hire and obtain 2 additional certifications within twelve (12) months of hire.

• ACI Cncrt Fld Test Tech-Grd I
• HMA Plant Spec-IA
• HMA Roadway Spec-IB
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 101
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 102
• ACI Cncrt Strength Test Tech
• Aggregate Prop Spec Agg
  101
• HMA Mix Design Spec-II (Material Process Inspector III only)

Material/ Process Inspector I Skill in:

• Giving attention to detail and reviewing information to identify any errors and problems; ensuring consistency and clarity of information
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Material/ Process Inspector II and III
In addition to the above, Knowledge of:

• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Laboratory testing procedures and methodologies
• Nuclear gauge operation
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

• Safely using, operating, and maintaining applicable equipment
• Conducting laboratory tests
• Calibrating equipment
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

• 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 extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to 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/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
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