Construction Inspector I

Job Description

Job Description

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community “We care for our communities”
• Integrity “We act with integrity”
• Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”
• Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”
• Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”

Raba Kistner is seeking a dependable Construction Inspector I to join our Consultants team in the Sulphur, LA  area. Under general supervision, this individual inspects construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, approved shop/working drawings, project documents and specifications in accordance with established procedures; reporting observations orally and in writing to direct report. Other responsibilities include: 

• Inspect construction activities in accordance with established quality procedures and evaluate compliance with project plans, specifications, shop drawings and other project related documents.
• Prepare and submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete testing and/or inspection reports on a daily basis in accordance with established quality procedures. 
• Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.
• Train to perform field tests on materials and completed work using standard methods established by AASHTO, ASTM or other agency with appropriate, properly calibrated testing equipment.
• Solve mathematical problems requiring simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and raising numbers to exponential powers. Round to the correct number of significant figures, calculate percentages, read graphs, and use simple geometric definitions and formulas.
• Demonstrate the safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all documents and tools.
• Contact assigned direct report for priorities and deadlines for assigned tasks. Update on the progress and delays on every task or assignment.
• Practice safe usage and maintenance of individually assigned company vehicle and field equipment including use within company policy.
• Carry out assigned duties in accordance with established procedures while meeting directed priorities and deadlines.
• Responsible for maintenance of certifications at the time of employment or obtained during employment.
• Collect, prepare and transmit samples to laboratories.
• Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• One (1)- three (3) years of related facilities and construction inspection experience 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements
• Louisiana Department of Transportion (LADOT) Structural Concrete Certified Inspector or equivalent from another State or the ability to obtain within 1 month of the starting date of employment. Experience in inspecting bridge structures, including but not limited to pile driving, drill shaft construction, columns, abutments, bridge decks is preferred

Preferred:

• Experience in inspecting bridge structures, including but not limited to pile driving, drill shaft construction, columns, abutments, bridge decks. 
• Completion of Troxler Manufacturing or equal radiation safety course to utilize nuclear gauges.
• Completion of State specific Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) for applicable testing/sampling procedures
• ACI Field Testing Technician Level 1 certifications 

Related experience and/or education may be evaluated to substitute for on the job experience. Applicants without the above certifications or training may be required to pursue successful attainment of the certifications. Related experience may be substituted with the approval of the client. Possess working knowledge of the State specific Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices or National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the National Standard. Good oral and written communications skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel. Intermediate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Must be self-motivated with good attendance record and be able to work independently. 

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. 

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; continuously talk or hear, taste or smell; and regularly drive vehicle short and/or long distances. Frequently required to lift and or move 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, clear vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate or loud.

Potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment. Able to use hand tools such as sledgehammers, shovels, and picks. Able to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace

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