About the Position

As a Transportation Inspector, you will ensure construction and maintenance projects comply with and conform to the negotiated contract from start to finish. Join our team to be a part of delivering improvements safely for the citizens of Maricopa County!

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

Two years of experience performing inspection work in any of the following areas: public works construction, maintenance, utility construction, bridge construction, plan review, or geotechnical work
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Traffic Control Supervisor Certification within the probation period of one year from the hire date

We Also Value

Associate’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field, and two years of inspection work experience
Experience reviewing temporary traffic control plans and inspecting temporary traffic control setups
Experience in survey roadway construction, material testing, and construction management
Experience in construction and maintenance-related activities in public works projects
One or more of the following professional certifications: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Highway Construction Inspection or Materials Testing, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Grade 1, American Public Works Association (APWA) Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII), or Arizona Technical Testing Institute Certifications (ATTI)

Job Contributions

Inspect various maintenance and construction projects that can include any structure or asset within MCDOT's right-of-way. In the process of construction, alteration, or repair, for compliance with safety regulations, traffic control requirements, and construction-related government regulations.
Prepare and maintain detailed project reports, documents, files, and inspection records, as well as contractor payment estimates. This includes documenting and verifying the quality, quantity of materials and workmanship for completed work
Monitor and inspect construction and maintenance projects to ensure the project complies with and conforms to the contract and other specifications and details
Plan, schedule, and coordinate inspection throughout the various construction phases with contractors, subcontractors, utility companies, survey crews, materials lab, consultants, geotechnical firms, developers, and engineers as construction progresses
Investigate, answer, and assist with the resolution of public relations questions and complaints from the public, contractors, and other agencies
Perform mathematical calculations for estimates, cost analysis, material quantities, coverage rates, grade slopes, and other activities
Inspect and verify that the temporary traffic control is set up and maintained per the approved traffic control plan, Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (MUTCD), and other applicable standards
Review contractors’ schedules for feasibility, submit requirements by having the self-initiative to "look ahead" (proactive), identify potential problems, and find a solution for the obstacles; this requires the verification of work completed before scheduling survey, materials testing, or any other resource
Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly. Work in various environments such as live traffic, open trenches/pits, while also lifting, pushing, or carrying up to 50 pounds of various equipment types
Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration. walking long distances, standing and sitting for extended periods, bending/kneeling, climbing, walking on slopes, crawling, and wearing protective gear in extreme temperatures
The position requires a driving vehicle. Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Exposure to extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, or dusty conditions on roadway projects bending/kneeling, climbing, walking on slopes, crawling, and wearing protective gear in extreme temperatures
Must be able to adapt to rapid change and work frequent unscheduled overtime, nighttime, and weekends as needed indoors, outdoors, extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, or dusty conditions on roadway projects. The candidate must display effective communication (both written and verbal), be organized, detailed, accurate, and self-motivated. The position requires working independently with minimal supervision, handling challenging situations and customers, and accurately documenting information in detail. The position requires driving a vehicle, walking long distances, standing, and sitting for extended periods, as well as bending/kneeling, climbing, walking on slopes, crawling, and wearing protective gear in extreme temperatures. The position requires the candidate to work in various environments, such as live traffic and open trenches/pits, while also lifting, pushing, or carrying up to 50 pounds of various equipment types

Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware

Laptop, cellphone, smart level, RIT, Word, Excel, Adobe, and Okta

Protective equipment required

Safety vest, hard hat, safety boots

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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