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Entry Level Construction Inspectors (TRAINEE POSITION)

Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants, PC

NEWBURGH, NYFull-time$20/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20/hr
Location
NEWBURGH, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety And Health Certification, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Tectonic Engineering seeks entry‑level construction inspectors for full‑time on‑site work throughout the Hudson Valley, offering paid on‑the‑job training, a $20 per hour starting wage, and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth on high‑profile projects.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Outdoor Labor, nice to haveConstruction Knowledge, nice to haveEffective Communication, requiredRecord Project Data, requiredReview Industry Standards, requiredField Testing Equipment Operation, requiredLift Up to 50 Lbs, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredOSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Full job description

Position: Entry Level Construction Inspectors (TRAINEE POSITION) Location:Newburgh, NYRemote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1485-510-2026 # of Openings: 1 Tectonic is seeking full-time Entry Level Construction Inspectors to work on projects throughout the Hudson Valley, NY area! Paid on-the-job training is provided for this full-time position with benefits starting at $20.00 per hour!This is an exciting opportunity for entry into the construction industry to work on high profile projects with opportunities for on the job training, professional growth and development! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Traveling to various field project sites; * Monitoring construction operations; * Collecting samples of materials as needed, and when applicable, * Utilizing field testing equipment to determine compliance with project plans, specifications, and industry standards; * Reviewing approved plans, specifications, and submittals for inspection requirements; * Compliance with inspection requirements in accordance with the applicable code, approved plans, and specifications; * Processing daily field reports and inspection reports and following procedures for notification of discrepancies; and * Communicating with project managers, colleagues, and contractors as required.Testing procedures and inspections may include conducting field testing and sampling of concrete in accordance with ASTM standard procedures, conducting in-place density testing of soils and/or asphalt using testing equipment assisting with conducting coring operations with concrete and/or asphalt. Inspections for more experienced technicians may also include performing structural masonry inspections, soils sampling and inspection, and steel inspection.QUALIFICATIONS * Candidates should possess a HS Diploma/equivalent; outdoor labor, construction knowledge, or relevant BOCES training preferred; * Ability to complete OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health Training within a reasonable period of time following commencement of employment; * Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, clients, contractors, and inspectors regarding specifications and qualification test results; * Ability to record project data and complete required field inspection reports and documentation; * Ability to review and understand industry standards, plans, and specifications and recognize deficiencies; * Requires a valid, acceptable driver's license and transportation to travel to project sites, as regular daily travel is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the essential functions of this position, it is frequently necessary to: * Assume a stationary position, * Handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job; * Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients using Company email and telephone systems; * Move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, usually for prolonged periods of time, * Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections, * Good visual skills, including focused depth perception, and * Regular daily operations of a motor-vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines.The physical demands described above are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with

How this job compares

Set against the 1,052 open Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20/hr
  • New York median$31–37/hr31 hourly ranges
  • US median$40–55/hr529 hourly ranges

This rate, $20/hr, is 43% below the New York median midpoint ($35/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Inspector hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 67 open Inspector jobs in New York and 1,052 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 12 years (742 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 671 of the 1,052 open Inspector jobs (64%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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