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TDOT Plant Inspector
Department: Construction/CEI
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Description
HMB Professional Engineers is seeking a TDOT Plant Inspector with experience inspecting asphalt production and ensuring compliance with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) specifications.
At HMB, we foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where employees are valued and empowered. With a culture built on innovation, teamwork, and professional excellence, HMB provides a supportive workplace where engineers and technical professionals can thrive and make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect asphalt plant operations to ensure compliance with TDOT specifications, quality standards, and approved mix designs
- Perform sampling and testing of hot mix asphalt (HMA), aggregates, and other construction materials in accordance with TDOT procedures
- Monitor production processes, material proportions, temperatures, and plant operations to verify quality and consistency
- Review and maintain inspection reports, testing documentation, production records, and daily logs
- Communicate inspection findings with plant personnel, contractors, TDOT representatives, and project teams
- Identify material deficiencies or specification deviations and notify appropriate parties to facilitate corrective action
- Verify calibration and proper operation of plant equipment and testing devices
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, environmental regulations, and quality assurance requirements
- Coordinate with field inspectors and project staff to support successful project delivery
- Maintain accurate documentation to support material acceptance and project records
- Travel to asphalt plants and project sites as required throughout assigned regions
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate''s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in construction inspection, materials testing, asphalt plant inspection, or related transportation construction work
- Working knowledge of TDOT specifications, construction materials, and asphalt production processes
- Experience performing asphalt, aggregate, and construction materials sampling and testing
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, plant personnel, TDOT representatives, and internal project teams
- Ability to work independently in both plant and outdoor construction environments
- Maintain the physical ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, lift testing equipment, and work in varying weather conditions
- Daily travel and occasional overnight stays may be required depending on project assignments
- Valid TN Driver''s License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Successful completion of drug screening and background check
Benefits
- Excellent compensation package
- Flexible work schedule
- Ability to work hybrid work schedule
- Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
- Company-furnished life insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Parental Leave
- Variety of voluntary benefit options
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account
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