- Salary
- $47k – $85k/yr
- Location
- Hampton, VA, VA
- Department
- Construction
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Are you detail-oriented and committed to quality, safety, and compliance? Join our team as a Streets & Bridges Construction Inspector I and help ensure public infrastructure projects are built to approved plans, specifications, regulations, standards, and ordinances. You’ll inspect a variety of construction projects, including streets, water and sewer lines, and storm drainage systems, helping maintain the quality, safety, and reliability of essential public services. Working under general supervision, you’ll use your knowledge, judgment, and initiative to plan and complete inspection activities while making a meaningful impact in our community.
Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses.
Minimum Requirements
- High school graduation or successful completion of GED.
- One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in the construction of roads, bridges, utility projects or closely related experience.
- Some college-level courses in civil engineering or a related field preferred.
- Must be able to read and interpret engineering and construction plans and surveyor markers.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
- The following outlines certifications that are preferred upon hire, but required to obtain within one (1)year of employment:
- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
- Material Certifications in Asphalt Field Levels 1 & 2
- Pavement Marking Certification
- Intermediate Work Zone training certification
- ACI (American Concrete Institute):
- Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
- In addition, the following requirements must be met at the time of hire:
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
- Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
- This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton’s current substance abuse policy.
- Must possess a state of Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Tanker (N) endorsement within 180 days of employment.
The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
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Skills
Compliance