Water/Wastewater Construction Inspector

Job Summary:

Perform construction inspections on GHID sanitary sewer and culinary water lines, laterals, and services; create and maintain documentation regarding these projects; regularly communicate and provide contractors with approvals/testing when required; GPS data gathering; and assist with other Engineering Department responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Inspection of GHID residential and commercial culinary water and sanitary sewer mainlines, services, laterals, and appurtenances to confirm that all District and local regulatory requirements have been met, including any and all testing requirements.

2. Provide documentation of inspections utilizing asset management tools (CityWorks) incorporating pictures, videos, drawings, sketches, etc. Prepare proper documentation for project closeout, including all necessary punch-lists and letters.

3. Perform thorough and accurate survey studies by GPS for new design work, "As Constructed" records, and the GHID GIS as directed by Engineering Management. Collects and keeps record of accurate "As Constructed" measurements, valve and manhole ties. Responsible for coordinating with GIS Specialist to incorporate the data into GHID database.

4. Conduct pre-construction meetings for all new projects with developers, contractors, and state and city agencies. Provide information regarding GHID requirements, specifications, bond information, insurance, and fees. Regularly communicate and coordinate with contractors and developers on inspections.

5. Coordinate, properly notify customers, and perform mainline shutdowns for contractors and GHID.

6. Assist with GHID utility line marking tasks.

General Qualification Requirements

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. The requirements of this position provide that the employee work in a safety sensitive manner and should carry out his/her duties as such.

Prior Work Experience: At least four years of construction related experience required. Water and wastewater experience required.

Education and Training: Technical training in construction management or equivalent preferred. High School Diploma required.

Licenses, Certifications, Etc.:

1-Utah Water Distribution Grade 4 Certification required.

2-Utah Wastewater Collection Grade 4 Certification required (or able to obtain within 12 months of receiving the position).

3-Valid Utah driver's license.

Background Knowledge:

1. Requires a working knowledge of advanced technical procedures for the industry including pipe networks, pipeline design, hydraulic systems, survey practices, traffic control, and industry standard construction practices.
2. Requires an advanced knowledge of the District's products and services; basic knowledge of operating policies and procedures.

Performance Expectations:

1. Must have the ability to plan, coordinate and implement projects independently and report the outcomes of those projects to management.
2. Must be able to make logical decisions using generally recognized skills and techniques.
3. Must have communication skills with the ability to communicate with management, contractors, developers, the general public and business vendors.
4. Must be able to function under the direction of others and use common construction practices to make decisions regarding infrastructure.
5. Must demonstrate safety leadership by promoting and facilitating the safety of co-workers and the general public. Must perform all job tasks in compliance with GHID safety policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be able to rely on policy, written guidance or internal discussions to resolve problems.
2. Must have verbal skills to communicate effectively with employees and external business contacts. Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and CityWorks. GIS experience preferred.
3. Must have advanced skills with construction practices; basic knowledge of utility locating equipment, GPS equipment, blueprint reading, redlining, computers and other computer software.

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.

1. Common dexterity is continuously required.
   1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: talk and hear.
   2. The employee is frequently required to: sit or perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
   3. The employee is occasionally required to: feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with arms or hands, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
   4. The employee must lift weight or exert force as follows:
      1. Regularly: Up to 10 pound
      2. Frequently: Up to 20 pounds
      3. Occasionally: Up to 40 pounds
      4. Rarely: Up to 100 pounds

1. 1. Specific vision abilities include: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less. Ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

1. Challenging working conditions on construction sites. Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Frequent exposure to moderate noise, airborne particles, oils, vibration, wet or humid conditions, near street traffic or confined spaces.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.