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Public Works Inspector

American Fork City
American Fork, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2026 CLOSED ON 4/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Inspector position at American Fork City?

Join American Fork City as a full-time Public Works Inspector and immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to the growth and safety of our community. Conduct on-site inspections across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, ensuring adherence to city standards and regulations. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals who thrive in hands-on settings and enjoy directly impacting the infrastructure of American Fork. With a competitive starting pay of $26.10/hour, you will be rewarded for your commitment to quality and integrity in public works.

Collaborate with forward-thinking teams, gain insights from diverse projects, and enhance your skills while serving your community. American Fork City provides outstanding benefits such as a $0 cost Medical plan, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Group Life Insurance, a generous city contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA), a Flexible Spending Account(FSA), competitive pay, paid time off, and an equipment stipend. If you want to be part of our legacy of longevity and excellence in public service, embrace this chance to make a difference-apply today!

Let us introduce ourselves

American Fork City's mission is to provide excellence in service to residents, visitors, and the business community to foster a high quality of life.

Make a difference as a Public Works Inspector

As a full-time Public Works Inspector at American Fork City, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of public works projects. You will conduct routine to complex inspections related to general improvements in public rights-of-way, including earthwork, surfacing, water and sewer lines, and storm drainage systems. Your expertise will be vital in understanding material tests for compliance and following uniform procedures for assessing earthwork, aggregate production, asphalt, and concrete. You will monitor testing equipment for proper functionality, read and interpret plans, and compile essential statistical information.

Additionally, you will engage with contractors to address construction challenges, utilizing your professional judgment to evaluate problems and propose viable solutions. Your contributions will significantly impact the infrastructure of American Fork, ensuring the longevity and integrity of essential public services.

What you need to be successful

To excel as a full-time Public Works Inspector at American Fork City, a diverse skill set is essential. Proficiency in computer skills, particularly the Microsoft Office suite, is crucial for managing documentation and correspondence. Familiarity with IWORQ or Elements software will enhance your capabilities in project management and inspection reporting. Equally important is your ability to foster cooperative working relationships with engineers, architects, contractors, and the general public, as effective communication is vital for navigating complex construction environments.

Strong problem-solving skills will enable you to evaluate construction challenges and devise strategic solutions, while your ability to read and interpret plans and standard specifications will ensure projects conform to established guidelines. These skills, combined with a commitment to quality and integrity, will empower you to make meaningful contributions to the public works sector in American Fork.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Two (2) years of specialized training related to civil construction inspection
  • Three to five (3-5) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Possess a valid driver's license
  • Working knowledge of computer skills: Microsoft Office suite
  • Some knowledge of IWORQ or Elements software preferred.
  • Skill in maintaining cooperative working relationships with engineers, architects, contractors and the general public; communicating effectively; problem solving; strategy and timing.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings; to interpret standard specifications accurately and effectively.

Will you join our team?

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your management skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!

Salary : $26 - $39

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