Utility Inspector

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY 

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for inspecting utility construction work and projects, assisting contractors to understand and meet Town procedures and job specifications, and preparing inspection reports. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a fully qualified level utilities inspector classification in the utilities maintenance and operations job family where tasks and assignments are performed using a variety of procedures and techniques. This is the experienced/journey level that is fully competent in the technical/functional aspects of utility inspection. Work usually involves the application of sound technical principles and best practices associated with planning, diagnosis, troubleshooting and problem solving. Incumbents perform varied assignments requiring journey level knowledge in utility inspection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Operates motor vehicles, general office equipment, measuring devices, cameras, ladders, levels, temperature guns, utility access hole crowbars, hydrant wrenches, shovels, hand tools or other equipment as necessary to perform duties.
• Performs inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications in the areas of concrete inspection, underground utility construction, street light and traffic signal construction, temporary traffic control, asphalt construction, grading, and final approval of project; tests sewer mains and utility access holes; evaluates the current working conditions to make sure every person is working in a safe environment; performs on-site grading, paving and drainage inspection on commercial projects for compliance with plans.
• Receives prepares/completes various forms and reviews, reports, files,  correspondence, overtime requests, invoices, logs, project status reports, letters of acceptance, warrantee notices, punch lists, work orders, civil engineering plans, construction drawings, as-built plans, permits, traffic control plans, laboratory reports, materials/soils reports, retention basin certificates, specifications, standards, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Consults with contractors on proper construction and maintenance of emergency access to vertical construction; controls amount of vertical construction of neighborhoods based on conformance to specifications.
• Conducts field inspections; inspects installations of public water and sewer systems; inspects and test water lines and sewer lines to assure conformance to applicable standards and specifications; inspects and coordinates testing of utilities.
• Performs required mathematical calculations for determining material quantities and testing field structures, including sewer flows, water pressure tests, air tests, hydrostatic tests, and grade slopes.
• Redlines all plans based on established standards and details.
• Performs chlorination, flushing, inspections using a mandrel, and Bac-T samples.
• Keeps records of daily construction activities. 
• Attends pre-app meetings for future projects.
• Solve problems and conflicts dealing with construction problems.
• Inspects GPS sewer and water system, including lines, meters, valves, etc. upon final of project.
• Participates in monthly meter locks and unlocks.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:  

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of construction related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Driver's License;
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade I Water Distribution Systems Operator Certification or obtain within 6 months of hire or promotion;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

KNOWLEDGE

• Construction means and methods; 
• Job site safety; 
• Basic traffic control procedures and methods;
• Dispute resolution techniques;
• Testing procedures in all areas of off-sites;
• Basic engineering principles;
• Customer service principles;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities;
• Principles of persuasion;
• Sampling methods and testing procedures;
• Function and purpose of water distribution and wastewater collection systems; 
• Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, standards, rules and regulations;
• General understand of plan review and design elements;
• Mathematical calculations.

SKILLS

• Applying principles of persuasion and/or influence over others;
• Sampling methods and testing procedures;
• Performing mathematical calculations;
• Performing utility inspections;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, standards, rules and regulations;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Salary : $57,683 - $81,608