Water Construction Inspector

Safety Status: Safety Sensitive

SUMMARY

Inspects, oversees and coordinates the construction of water distribution and wastewater collection for the City, ensuring that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties. The inspector is a liaison between all parties involved with utility construction.

Levels of responsibility

Responsible Asset Value: Technology $2,500.00

Vehicle and Equipment $55,000

Technology Knowledge: Tyler Enterprise ERP, Executime, BambooHR, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, workorder management system, esri products, Bluebeam, Trakit, and Digital Collaboration software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following; Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned

Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.

Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.

Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to all Bentonville Water and Sewer specifications, Arkansas Department of Health and Ten State standards.

Witnesses and records quality control testing to ensure construction meets with City specifications.

Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards and approves installation.

Interprets construction plans or design drawings for contractors and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.

Operate valves and manipulate the system to facilitate flushing requirements associated with Bacteriological sampling.

Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and prepares progress reports within a computer based software system

Prepares sketches of construction installations that deviate from construction plans or design drawings and reports such changes for incorporation on “As Built” construction plans or design drawings.

Works with contractors and engineers to problem solve conflicts that are not addressed prior to construction.

Perform daily site inspections of their jobs and provide updates to the technical team.

Safely navigate the city vehicle through construction sites.

Provide expertise of onsite conditions and existing infrastructure to the technical services team for use during Pre-construction meetings and plan development.

Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License

• Water Distribution Operator’s License

• Wastewater Operator’s License

• Other “Quality Control” Certifications (i.e. ACI Handbook)

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be asked to travel for long periods of the day.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.