Asphalt Inspector

Asphalt Inspector
Location: NY/NJ Metro Area
Employment Type: Full-Time
Why Join AEIS?
At AEIS, we do more than inspect — we build confidence in the world around us. Our work supports infrastructure, innovation, and the future of our communities. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we invest in the people who share those values.
Here, your career is a path — not a position. AEIS professionals grow into QA Leads, Technical Specialists, and Project Leaders who shape the future of construction quality.
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Training & Growth That Matters
AEIS operates a full in-house NDT & Technical Training Program covering MT, UT, Hardness testing, and more. Whether you’re building new skills or enhancing your expertise, you’ll find hands-on support, mentorship, and real career mobility.
Position Overview — Asphalt Inspector
We’re looking for an Asphalt Inspector to support our expanding portfolio of infrastructure
projects. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in ensuring quality, durability, and compliance across field inspections, testing, and project execution.
What You’ll Do
Technical & Field Inspection
Observe and inspect hot-mix asphalt (HMA) paving operations to ensure compliance with contract specifications
Use nuclear density gauges to verify in-place asphalt compaction and density
Extract asphalt pavement cores and prepare them for transport to AEIS’s laboratory for further analysis
Perform sampling and field testing of asphalt and related paving materials
Submit daily inspection reports within <24 hours
Maintain 90%+ completion of all assigned safety training
Target zero avoidable safety or equipment incidents
Submit 98% of draft reports within 8 hours — with minimal revisions
Maintain 95% on-time site check-in/check-out
Less than 1 serious issue per quarter related to Inspections, Measuring, and Test Equipment due to technician error, lack of maintenance, or lost/damaged equipment
Documentation & Quality Records
Maintain accurate inspection records using AEIS digital reporting tools
Review and verify technical documents (e.g., WPS/PQR, lab results, etc.)
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and QA/QC Specialists
Contribute to lessons-learned discussions and workflow improvements
What We're Looking For
Must Haves
NICET Level II – Highway Construction (preferred)
NETTCP Paving Inspector (preferred)
Alfred State University HMA Density Inspector (preferred)
2+ years of experience in construction inspection/testing
Experience operating nuclear density gauges (Troxler or Humbolt)
Familiarity with core extraction techniques for asphalt
OSHA 30 Construction Safety Training (or ability to obtain)
Strong communication and attention to detail
Willingness to travel to project sites
Bonus Points
NETTCP Asphalt Plant Technician (optional)
NJSAT HMA Construction Technologist (optional)
Experience with public infrastructure projects
Familiarity with structural steel construction practices
Why This Role Stands Out
Direct collaboration with AEIS Metallurgy & NDT Labs
Access to internal certification programs

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No