- Salary
- $24 – $36/hr
- Location
- 285 Uptown Blvd. Cedar Hill TX, TX, TX
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Construction
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to help ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of the City's infrastructure. The purpose of this position is to perform on-site inspections to verify contractor compliance with construction standards; provide support to Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Civil Engineers by reviewing construction plans, contracts, and specifications and by attending project meetings; provide management support for R.O.W. permitting and inspection services; and to provide a means of quality assurance/quality control for inspection services.
Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner. Ensures compliance of engineering plans by inspecting Public Works related projects, investigating and enforcing codes, ordinances and permits, conducting regular follow-up inspections and helping resolve problems with contractors and other agencies.
Review change orders, contracts and specifications, construction plans, encroachment permits, pay applications, and attends project coordination meetings. Make field measurements on public improvement facilities. Confirm and record any plan changes with the contractor and engineers involved.
Assists with Right-of-Way (ROW) management duties including the permit reviews and approvals, permit assignments, and any enforcement and/or ticketing that is needed for the Department.
Conduct on-site inspections of construction materials, installation of underground facilities, construction safety precautions, concrete structures, street light installations, traffic devices and other public improvements per the approved construction plans and compliance to city specifications and other pertinent governmental regulations.
Provide quality assurance and quality control oversight for projects being constructed for the City of Cedar Hill. Assist in coordination material testing, inspect and monitor right of way permits. Assure conformance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
Communicates inspection and construction progress by providing necessary reports. Calculate and prepare formal approval of progress of projects. Maintains dairy and field records of material and quantities used.
Communicates with and advises project engineers by attending pre-construction meetings, discussing construction plans and compliance with standards and ensuring acceptable construction.
Protects public and private property from flooding by inspecting storm sewer flow areas and resolving drainage complaints.
Provides testimony of violations of city codes and state and federal regulations by attending court hearings and trials.
Operate City vehicle to accomplish tasks.
Regular attendance required.
Other duties as assigned.
- Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency and additional training on construction methods required. Must be able to read and understand engineering blueprints, drawings and specifications.
- Three years of closely related experience required.
- Valid Class C Texas Driver's License. This position requires the use of City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record.
- APWA Construction Inspector Certification is preferred.