Public Works Inspector

Ardurra is looking to hire an experienced Public Works Inspector for our office in Oakdale, CA.

As the demand to improve municipal infrastructure increases we recognize the very diverse and unique needs of our municipal clients and we work closely alongside local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to find economical and environmentally balanced solutions. Ardurra’s multi-disciplinary capabilities enable us to offer our clients a seamless team of planners, surveyors, scientists, and engineers for a more integrated and cost-effective project delivery.

Primary Function

The Public Works Inspector will play a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of public infrastructure projects including streets, sidewalks, water/sewer lines, stormwater systems, and other city improvements and private projects for our local municipal clients (Escalon & Riverbank, CA) acting in their behalf.

Primary Duties

• Inspect construction and maintenance of public infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with city standards, plans, and specifications.
• Monitor contractor work, materials, and methods for conformance with contracts and regulatory requirements
• Document project progress, generate field reports, and maintain accurate inspection records
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, utilities, and the public to resolve issues in the field
• Assist in reviewing plans and specifications for new developments and capital improvement projects
• Identify safety concerns or non-compliance and take corrective action when necessary
• Attend pre-construction meetings and contribute to project planning and scheduling

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; additional technical coursework in construction, civil engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in construction inspection or public works projects
• Working knowledge of construction practices, public works standards, and applicable codes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, maps, and specifications
• knowledge of municipal engineering, capital improvement planning, and public works operations
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to function efficiently within a project team environment
• Certifications such as ICC, ACI, or APWA Inspector Certification are a plus

Compensation Range – $30/hr to $35/hr DOE or Prevailing Wage, depending on assignment

*** This position falls under California’s prevailing wage policy for qualified projects***

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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