Construction Services Technician / Inspector I - GA

About the role

• CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TECHNICIAN / INSPECTOR I
• CONSTRUCTION SERVICE LINE
• GEORGIA

Position Summary

Ready to launch your career in construction and see your work shape the communities around you? Spicer Group is looking for a Construction Services Technician / Inspector I to join our team in Georgia. In this entry-level role, you will be on the front lines of municipal, utility, and transportation infrastructure projects, working in the field on active job sites and performing inspections and materials testing that help ensure the roads, utilities, and public works Georgians rely on every day are built right.

You will inspect work in progress and completed installations to verify they meet project plans, specifications, and standards. You will build hands-on skills in daily reporting, sketches, and as-built markups, and keep your project team informed of progress, issues, and deficiencies through job progress meetings. With periodic supervision, you will take on growing responsibility and may work independently on projects with complex features. If you are eager to learn, enjoy being out in the field, and want a career with real room to grow, this is the place to start.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine construction inspection services on GDOT, Forsyth County, local agency, and Georgia municipal and utility projects
• Acts as a closely supervised liaison between the contractor, client (including GDOT and local agency representatives), and the project manager
• Observes work in progress to ensure conformance with project plans, special provisions, and GDOT Standard and Supplemental Specifications
• Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to GDOT Construction Standards and Details
• Inspects operations and materials on the job site, including sampling and testing in accordance with GDOT materials testing procedures
• Prepares sketches of construction installations that deviate from plans and incorporates changes into master plans
• Maintains daily inspection reports and records in accordance with the GDOT Construction Manual
• Has entry-level exposure to clients
• Partners with project manager and construction manager on status of tasks
• May be assigned to work independently on a project with simple features or with moderate oversight on projects with some complex features
• Responsible for keeping equipment and vehicle in good working condition, and reports any problems or repairs needed in a timely manner
• Maintains current status with all learning management system (LMS) training as related to safety

Additional information

Physical presence is an essential function of this role. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a reasonable assignment to the position.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and ongoing eligibility for coverage under the company's auto insurance
• OSHA 10
• First Aid and CPR

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction inspection experience, preferably in the areas of transportation infrastructure, municipal, and utility
• GSWCC Level IA (Fundamentals) Erosion and Sediment Control Certification
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I Certification or GDOT Concrete Technician Certification
• Familiarity with GDOT Standard Specifications, Construction Standards and Details, and the GDOT Construction Manual
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tablet-based or mobile field reporting tools

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