Construction Inspector Trainee

Employment Benefits:Work-Life Balance Programs:Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury DutyEmployee Assistance ProgramFor help managing daily life at no cost to youInfant at Work ProgramVoluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceFirst-Day Coverage:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVison InsuranceTax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plansLife Insurance:Employer paid basic group lifeOptional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.Retirement:KPERS and Deferred CompensationOther Benefits:Tuition reimbursementPaid on-the-job training programs.Personal and Professional Development OpportunitiesEmployee discounts with theSTAR ProgramAnd more!Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & Responsibilities:Position Summary:This Construction Inspector Trainee position is the entry level for the Engineering Technician class series and is located in Wichita, KS.Successful candidates may be appointed at a higher-level dependent upon experience and qualifications.This position allows KDOT to train and develop construction (or technician) staff to complete required responsibilities.The employee performs assignments and gains experience while in a training status.NOTE: The employee in this position must also maintain Certified Inspection certifications under the KDOT CIT Program as outlined in the Engineering Technician Progression Manual for the specific job path and any additional as outlined by the Senior Manager.Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:This position will assist in administering construction contracts ensuring work is performed per legal requirements and preferred quality is achieved. This will require performing according to specific instruction and standards.Work involves performing several basic engineering and mathematical procedures which require following instructions and guidelines and 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 gradation of aggregates and other standard tests.Operates snowplow trucks (Class B CDL required) to fill-in at various locations, as needed.View the full position descriptionQualifications:Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position. (Per SOM 2.1.10).Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate requiredin accordance with Executive Order 2004-03.Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at.If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email

Created: 2026-02-09