Transportation Construction Inspector; TCI

Job Description

The LEXIS Group, LLC is currently seeking qualified Transportation Construction Inspectors (TCI) for Highway and Bridge projects in District 1 in Erie, Crawford, Forest, Venango, Warren & Mercer Counties in Pennsylvania.

Hourly rate starting at approximately $20-35/hr. depending on qualifications, education, and certifications. LEXIS offers several additional benefits, such as a Night Shift Incentive and a Long-Distance Drive Incentive that can add additional earnings to your pay.

Primary Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Review plans and specifications during design and/or bidding phase, manage on-site supervision and inspection of construction activities, quality control provisions of contracts, and periodic inspections and tests.
• Review and evaluate field staff construction progress, quality assurance findings, recommended field and office engineering changes for consistency with contractual provisions, specifications and cost estimates.
• Inspect construction operations on roads and bridges to ensure work is done in contract's special provisions.
• Observe, investigate, and report on all stages of construction
• Record personal and contractor work in field inspection diaries, item quantity books and sketch/composition books.
• Analyze the contract plans, specifications and contract special provisions and explain the contract requirements to contractor personnel and others making inquiry.
• Coordinate the planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations for engineering projects of various complexities.
• Note controversies with contractors and other agencies.
• Maintain a daily log/diary to adequately document accept/reject work performed.
• Record incidents of unsatisfactory performance and violations of specifications and regulations.
• Measure and record progress quantities on a daily basis for use in reviewing contractor monthly invoices.​​​​​​​

• Travel across various types of terrain
• Read, write, and speak English clearly
• Input/retrieve information utilizing electronic devices and a variety of software systems
• Maneuver safely around moving traffic and equipment
• React immediately to hazard warning devices, such as signs, sirens, and alarms
• Use required protective equipment and be responsible for it's care, storage, and maintenance
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, and climb; lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Withstand periods of heavy exertion
• Travel to inspection sites
• Tolerate exposure to noise, outdoors, adverse weather conditions, various plants and insects, and chemicals within Safety Date Sheet (SDS) limits
• Work extended hours in excess of eight hours per shift seasonally and/or be on call beyond normal business hours

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a minimum of two years of PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike, or related transportation construction experience.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.

Required Certifications:

• PennDOT Concrete
• NECEPT Field Tech
• NICET Level II

Preferred Certifications

• NECEPT bituminous and concrete
• ACI
• CDS Next Gen
• KAHUA
• Resumes must include detailed work histories, certification numbers, and expiration dates.

Workweek, Benefits and Pay

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

After completion of a 30-day introduction period, the employee is provided with the following robust benefits package besides a Competitive Salary

• Paid Time Off & PTO Bonus program
• Employer Paid Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance Coverage available (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• AFLAC plans available
• Employer Safe Harbor Contribution 401(k)
• Educational/Training/Certification Assistance
• Travel and Safety Incentives
• Night shift Incentive
• Contractual Paid mileage & expense reimbursement
• Furlough benefits

The LEXIS Group, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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