Construction Inspector -CIP

Overview:Under general direction, performs inspection of Public Infrastructure, including water, sanitary sewer, drainage, andstreet construction improvements. WORK ACTIVITIES:
Inspects all aspects of Public Infrastructure construction and reconstruction by contractors, developers, and public utility companies.
Coordinates with contractors on methods, sequence, and public safety during construction.
Ensures construction work is performed in accordance with applicable plans, standards, and specifications.
Performs related survey work to establish and verify lines and grades, records location of all water, sanitary, and storm sewer lines.
Coordinates testing of water and sanitary sewer lines and assists with testing for concrete pavement and structures.
Ensures all water and sewer mains are tested properly before being accepted by the Town.
Maintains as built plans.
Provides technical advice, writes reports, summaries, and recommendations to immediate supervisor and others, as directed.
Reviews plans and specifications of work assignments with the immediate supervisor.
Assists with the review and processing of Right-ofWay (ROW) and small cell site permits.
Assists with other special projects and tasks, as directed.
Adheres to personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
Informs immediate supervisor of potential hazards, problem areas, and all work activities.
Informs immediate supervisor of all inquiries and concerns of the general public, contractors, developers, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Must have two or more years of infrastructure inspection and construction work experience to include street/alley paving, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer lines, earth work, concrete, job safety, and testing procedures.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to talk, read, see, walk, hear, and follow oral and written directives.
• Must also have good hand/foot/eye coordination to operate equipment and repair equipment and vehicles.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy supplies and inspection and construction equipment several times a day.
• Must be able to shovel, crawl, bend, kneel, dig holes for several hours per day, and climb on and off equipment.
• Must be able to work indoors; underground; outdoors; in confined spaces; in pipes; culverts; manholes; and trenches; on level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and muddy terrain; and under constantly noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather and hazardous conditions including mechanical, electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, toxic waste hazards, and other solid waste substances and exposure to insects.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Must have an extensive working knowledge of public improvements construction to include street/alley paving, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer lines, earth work, concrete, job safety, and testing procedures.
Must have excellent mathematical skills in calculating grades, volumes, and areas.
Must have good leadership, organizational, and communicative skills. Bilingual communicative skills are preferred.
Must be able to operate a survey level; record and interpret survey information;
Must work well under pressure and stress; handle multiple tasks; prioritize and organize work assignments; etc.