Pay Range: $23.72 – $29.65/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, February 19, 2024

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Construction Inspector I job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department within the Capital Delivery Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising and participating in the complete inspection of construction projects involving infrastructure installation, material testing, and concrete and asphalt paving for conformance with plan specifications and contracts. This individual will establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, utilities, the general public, and other employees. The Candidate should be a responsible, dependable, and extremely detail-oriented individual who is willing to learn.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass physical and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the interpretation of plans and specifications in the construction of infrastructure projects.
• Experience with paving restoration, HMAC and Concrete, and underground utilities.
• MS Access, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro skills.

The Construction Inspector I job responsibilities include:

• Inspects work quality and materials used in a variety of public works projects for compliance with building and construction standards and codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Previews plans and specifications for the assigned project prior to inspection.
• Prepare daily construction progress reports and progress pay estimates.
• Observes work during progress and upon completion. Ensures that safety procedures are followed. Coordinates change orders and advises contractors of changes in plans and specifications with assistance from a construction inspector supervisor.
• A strong interpersonal, management, and excellent communications skills with the unique ability to be able to transfer these concepts clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with the development community and internal City staff.
• Coordinates construction inspection activities with other city departments, including gas, telephone, and electrical utilities and related operational areas.
• Performs preliminary and final inspections on routine construction projects.
• Acts as liaison between contractors and the general public with respect to various construction projects.