Maintenance Inspector; Transportation Engineering Technician III

State Highway Administration

Grade 12 (8448) SP# 26-85-02

Maintenance Contract Inspector (Transportation Engineering Technician III) (Open Recruitment)

The main purpose of this position is to perform maintenance and construction work in areas such as highways, ramps, buildings, parking areas, bridges, and snow removal. An inspector oversees all aspects of work done by the contractors such as guardrail installation and repair; paving; highway lighting; herbicide spraying; tractor mowing; tree and brush cutting; inlet repairs; mechanical roadway sweeping and crack sealing.

The maintenance contract inspector receives assignments from the Project Engineer and is responsible for overseeing work performed by skilled, semi‑skilled, and unskilled work teams. The inspector ensures that all materials and equipment are used correctly, that the project is completed in a timely manner according to the contract’s special provision and Maryland specification and standards, and that work records—including Inspector Daily Reports and Daily Construction Logs—are entered into the Ledger Book.

This position will provide the basic level of professional experience required to ensure that the daily maintenance operations in the District Five Maintenance are carried out correctly, safely, and in compliance with standards and specifications. The applicant will also assist the District Operations Engineer with inspection of District Maintenance Contracts.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education:
    
    Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
  • Experience:
    
    Three (3) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning.
• Selective
  
  Qualification:
  
  One (1) year of the required experience must have involved maintenance and/or construction inspection.
• Notes:
  • Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.
  • Applicants who possess an associate’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or Surveying or Surveying Technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met two years of the required experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Employees must have good mathematics and computer software skills.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.
  • Candidate will be required to obtain the following certifications within their probationary period:
    • Guardrail Certification
    • Hot Mix Asphalt Certification
    • Temporary Traffic Control Manager Certification
    • Line Striping Certification
    • Flagger Certification
• Special Requirements:
  • The position is considered essential and must be available and willing to work shift work, nights, overtime, or weekends as necessary.
  • Employees will serve a six‑month probationary period, with the possibility of an additional six‑month extension.
  • Employee must obtain and maintain a valid State of Maryland Class B CDL.
  • Position is safety‑sensitive and subject to drug/alcohol testing as stated in the MDOT Substance Abuse Policy.

All applicants must submit an application online at (resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application). To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS‑1 application form. Applicants should include all relevant experience—including full‑time, part‑time, volunteer, military, and other roles—nationally and at the state level.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at 410‑545‑5554.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, long‑term disability, 401(k) planning, pension plan, free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. For more details visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).?pageid=152
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