Inspector

Position Summary :

Inspector oversees all new construction. Work with contractors to edit plans & fix issues as they arise. Oversees & ensures testing has been done & construction is to Pace standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.

The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Ensures contractor plans are executed to PWS Specifications
• Inspect installation and repairs of PWS jobs performed by employees and contractors
• Review plans before construction
• Trouble shoots issues that create construction conflicts for contractors when arises
• Verify quantities for pay requests
• Signs off on contractor testing; pressure, camera, air, vac, mandrel pulling
• Signs off on contractor equipment to be used to conduct tests
• Coordinate PWS employees to locate water / sewer / reclaim and pull bacT samples on job sites
• Assist with close out documents (as-builts)
• Attend pre-construction meetings
• Compare submitted plans to the contractor’s final plans
• Perform site visits to jobs to ensure job is being installed per PWS approved plans & specs
• Check and make comments on as-builts
• Complete daily project inspection reports
• Assist the water / wastewater departments as needed
• Performs other duties as directed by immediate supervisor or General Manager
• Required to be scheduled for the department’s on-call duty on a routine basis

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED
• Five (5) years’ experience in related field

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations :

• Valid Driver’s License
• State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within a six (6) months (must be approved as insurable driver by insurance carrier)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Read & understand blueprints / plans
• Knowledge of Pace’s geography and street / meter locations with the ability to become proficient
• Knowledge of operating principles of water meters
• Skills in the operation and maintenance of hand tools, light and heavy equipment
• Ability to learn residential and commercial pipe systems and plumbing fixtures
• Ability to read and use area maps and utilize electronic devices
• Ability to make simple mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional effective working relationship with associates and to positively interact with all levels of employees and members of public
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision-making in all phases of responsibilities

Physical Demands :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate basic operations equipment
• Use of close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Physically demanding work will typically involve some combination of standing, walking, lifting, pulling, stooping, crouching, bending / kneeling, reaching, pushing, crawling, climbing, balancing, and repetitive motions
• Moderate to heavy lifting is required (up to 50 pounds)
• Exposure to disagreeable environmental factors, such as outside weather conditions, dampness / humidity, heat and cold, noisy and dusty conditions, odors, heights, and working in and with moving objects and moving vehicles
• Requires movement on slippery and uneven surfaces, working below ground level and with feet, legs or hands in water
30+ days ago