Civil Infrastructure Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Civil Infrastructure Inspector                                            FLSA : Hourly / Non-Exempt

Department : Engineering                                                                 Reports to : City Engineer

Salary Range :   $22 - $26 per hour

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent / applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

General Purpose :

Under the general supervision of the City Engineer and performs inspection of civil construction projects and many other items related to public infrastructure.

Essential Functions :

• Review of construction plans and specifications, codes, standards and regulations for civil construction projects including but not limited to :   roadway projects, grading and drainage projects, utility projects (water, sewer, and electric).
• Inspect all phases of public civil construction projects and public utilities on private civil construction projects to assure that the work is completed in accordance with the plans, standards, specifications, codes and regulations.
• Issues corrective notices or approvals as required.
• Coordinate activities and schedules with contractors, utility companies, city departments and property owners.  Resolve conflicts within scope of authority.
• Direct contractor in corrective action as required.
• Inspect temporary and permanent traffic control devices for compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Maintain a daily log of work assignments and inspection activities.
• Compile information and prepare construction reports as necessary.
• Keep records to changes and quantities of assigned projects to assist staff in creating “as-built” drawings.
• Review pay quantities and estimates as necessary.
• Read maps, plats and surveys to determine spatial locations, right of ways, easements and property ownership.
• Relay field data collected to engineering and GIS technicians.
• Understand and inspect stormwater pollution prevention controls and components as necessary.
• Uses hand tools including locators, hammers, shovels, brush cutters, chisels and similar tools.
• Ability to climb, crawl, and lift over 50 pounds on occasion, as needed to view and inspect a project.
• Ability to assist with interdepartmental construction projects as needed.
• Assists with CCTV inspection of storm water and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

Minimum Qualifications :

Tools and Equipment :

Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database and computer-aided-design software, standard drafting tools, engineering calculator; motor vehicle, phone, mobile radio, surveying equipment.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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