The Kansas Department of Transportation is looking for a dependable, trainable, team player with good communication skills to become part of our family. Currently hiring a Construction Inspector Trainee position located in Hays, KS.
This is beginning level technical work in Highway Construction and performed according to specific instructions and standards. Work involves performing several basic engineering and mathematical procedures which require following instructions and guidelines plus providing accurate and complete records of that work. Performs or assists other technicians or engineers in the performance of routine engineering tests in the laboratory or field, or inspection on construction projects for compliance with standard practice, specifications, plans, and special provisions. This includes such things as performing or assisting in testing of construction materials and other standard tests. Performs other related duties as assigned including operates snowplow truck (Class B CDL required) to fill in at various locations as needed.
Skills:
Due to the nature of the work, incumbent may/will be required to work additional hours when needed, including nights and weekends.
Position requires valid driver’s license. On-the-job training is provided to obtain a CDL within 60 days. This position is subject to pre-employment physical testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment in this position.
Compensation: Pay begins at $18.90 per hour. Upon successful completion of this one year program employees promote to an Engineering technician (ET) in the unclassified service at a pay rate of $20.13 per hour.
Benefits:
- Annual $400 Personal Protection Equipment allowance
- Paid Vacation Leave & Paid Sick Leave & Paid State Holidays
- Group health, dental, vision.
- Basic Life Insurance provided by the State/Optional Group Life Insurance at a reasonable cost.
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
- On-the-job training programs
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Educational Assistance Program
To Apply:
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Paper forms are available at any KDOT office and may be sent to KDOT – District Three Headquarters, Attention HR Dept. PO Box 350, Norton, KS 67654. Indicate Requisition #211730 on the application form. Position closes April 21st, 2024.
