POSITION SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the water and sewer new construction and rehabilitation industry. Has practical knowledge in paving and landscaping restoration. Provides guidance to and aids in the development of Inspector I’s, and assists in the training of new inspectors on the standards and practices of agencies water and sewer projects. The Inspector II also performs inspection on the more complex agency water and sewer projects and works independently under the general direction of the Contract Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Checks for proper water and sewer tap installations
• Tasked to manage contracts and Inspection staff
• Inspects water and sewer main line construction projects, new water and sewer lateral connection installations, water and sewer lateral connection renewals, water main rehabilitation including cleaning and lining, sewer and manhole rehabilitation, paving, sod and landscaping restoration
• Inspects pipe installation and approves materials on-site for proper quality and report defects
• Makes decisions based on Standard Specifications or Standard Details in the absence of the Contract Manager
• Conducts compaction testing of backfilled soils during/after completion of the work
• Schedules water main shutdowns, locate/operate valves, chlorination samplings
• Verifies grading and alignment of water mains, sewer lines, and appurtenances to assure the work is done within the requirements of the Contract
• Advises contractors of deviations from the provisions of the contract and offers assistance to properly perform work
• Documents contractor’s activities/progress through daily reports/record sketches in order to document accurate payment and claim evaluation
• Performs visual sewer main and manhole final inspections, oversees sewer air and mandrel testing, televising of sewer lateral connections, hydrostatic water main testing, and prepares reports of findings
• Inspects restoration of areas disturbed during construction
• Prepares and submit paving and landscaping restoration tickets
• Prepares final house connection and field as-builts for each job completed
• Performs pre-construction meetings and monthly progress meetings with Local, State and Federal agencies
• Review and maintain as-built information throughout the construction period
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in new and rehabilitative pipeline construction and construction practices, procedures and materials
• Considerable knowledge of soil compaction and testing methods, environmental regulations, sediment control devices, concrete placement, and traffic control standards
• Communication skills (orally/writing)
• Extensive knowledge in reading and interpreting construction plans and contract documents
• Ability to compute volumes and quantities on construction materials
• Considerable knowledge in interpreting survey field notes
• Prepare accurate detailed reports of daily project progress
• Enter confined spaces, work outdoors in inclement weather, climb in and out of ditches and other structures under construction, and the ability to lift objects that weigh up to 50lbs
• Considerable knowledge of computer programs, including but not limited to word, excel and office outlook
• Familiarity with Erosion and Sedimentation Control

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience in the inspection and/or installation of underground water and sewer new and/or rehabilitative pipeline construction. Experience should include any combination of water/sewer construction, sewer main lining, sewer manhole lining, replacement by excavation and pipe bursting
• Experience inspecting at least four (4) water/sewer contracts within the last five (5) years
• Possession of at least one of the following certifications: NASSCO (PACP, MACP, LACP), ITCP, or Maryland Rural Water Operators License

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain Underground Utility Erosion and Sediment Control Yellow Card within one year
• Obtain MDDA SHA Flagger Certification Card within one year
• Obtain MDE Water Sampling Certification with one year
• If all three required certifications are not obtained within one year of hire, the employee will be released
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

PREFERENCE(S):

• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• 2 years experience as a geotechnician
• 2 years experience on a survey crew
• Safety training certification in the following: work zone traffic safety/flagger, excavation/trench, confined space entry
• ACI certification
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control certification
• College degree in engineering or management (construction, project, business)
• NASSCO Certified ITC Program Inspector
• NASSCO PACP/LACP & MACP
• Water and sewer design experience
• OSHA 10 or 40 Certification
• MDOT Certified Traffic Control Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• water/sewer construction inspection: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations