Construction Inspector (Minnesota Department of Transportation)
Construction Inspector
$56,668 - $73,267 / annually
Winona, MN
This position assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects. Other duties include:
· Serve as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.
· Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications.
· Performs construction inspections and verify the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
· Performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects.
· Reports known deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verifies corrections of known deficiencies to ensure the project complies with project documents.
WHY WORK FOR US
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
· 12 paid holidays per year
· Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
· Earn 13 days paid sick time
· Defined pension plan
· Paid life insurance
· Some teleworking may be available
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license or an equivalent license from another state and obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6-months of initial placement into the position and maintain them as a condition of employment.
· Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities; OR
· A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, predesign, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering; OR
Educational Substitution: A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree, or a four-year degree in Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.
Required Certifications:
· Aggregate Production
· Concrete Tester
· Grading & Base Tester
· Bituminous Street Inspector
APPLY ONLINE BY 9/16/2026: · Go to www.mn.gov/careers
· Click “Search open positions”
· Enter the Job Opening ID “96023” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
· Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
· Click “Apply for Job”
· When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Mncrossroads.
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Lena Garcia, MnDOT Lead Recruitment Specialist Lena.Garcia@state.mn.us