TxDOT is hiring a Material/Process Inspector I for the North Harris Area Office Laboratory in Humble, Texas.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to perform material testing in laboratories, plants, roadways, and at points of supply. This position reports to a licensed Professional Engineer who has full authority to approve all work performed.

TxDOT offers a workforce of more than 13,000 employees, providing strong opportunities for career growth and professional development. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and offer a wide range of benefits and programs, including a comprehensive wellness program, career development opportunities, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and take pride in delivering quality work, we encourage you to join TxDOT—and let us help you reach your full potential.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

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.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts nuclear density tests on subgrade, base and asphaltic concrete pavement.

• Coordinates test and inspection results with engineers, inspectors and material producers and suppliers.

• Investigates compaction problems associated with hot mix asphaltic concrete.

• Maintains and calibrates equipment.

• Performs tests and inspection duties.

• Reports test results to field construction personnel and may assist in determining cause for material problems.

• Secures, logs in and prepares samples of raw materials or manufactured materials at various stages of production for testing.
• Drives/travels to laboratories, manufacturing plants, points of supply, warehouses and project sites to monitor status of programs
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience: No experience required (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.
• ACI Cncrt Fld Test Tech-Grd I
• HMA Plant Spec-IA

• HMA Roadway Spec-IB



• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB202
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 101
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 102
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 201
• Cert Soils & Flex Bases SB 103
• ACI Cncrt Strength Test Tech

• ACI Cncrt Lab Test Tech- Lvl I

• 
  Aggregate Prop Spec Agg101

Competencies:

• Some 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
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• 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

• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other devices

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

• Close Visual Acuity - using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information