Construction Inspector - Streets

Position Summary

Inspects paving, drainage, water, sewer, traffic signals, and other improvements at construction sites to ensure that work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and City codes.

Essential Functions

• Inspects paving, drainage, water, sewer, traffic signals, and other improvements at construction sites to ensure that work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and City codes.

• Maintains daily log of all activities at construction sites; monitors and records quality and quantity of materials used on City contracts; monitors all testing of water lines, sewer lines, concrete, asphalt, and compaction on job sites; files daily logs, test results, and compaction reports on all jobs; reports any changes in design, materials, or methods to appropriate engineering personnel.
• Communicates with contractors, property owners and engineers concerning construction; answers questions as necessary.
• Enforces proper traffic control at job sites as necessary.

• Subject to be on call 24 hours for emergencies and respond as necessary for area of assigned responsibility.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 1 year of experience in the inspection of water, sewer, traffic signals, drainage, and paving construction.
• Any combination of related education, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education requirements.

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, City personnel, utility companies and the general public.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, e-mail and the internet.
• Skills in reading and interpreting construction plans and understanding construction methods and equipment.

Work Hours

Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-5:00pm.

Experience job stability and attractive benefits by pursuing a full-time career in municipal government with the City of Lewisville.

• TMRS – Employees are required to contribute 7% of their salary, the City will match 2:1
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan – if employees contribute a minimum of 4%, the City will contribute 3.76% to a 401(a) Plan in the employee’s name (vested after 5 years of service)
Medical Coverage (includes Prescription Drugs) – 2 medical plans through CIG
• , including an HSA
• Dental Coverage through CIG
• Vision Coverage through Superior Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care FSA’s)
• Pre-tax Premium Deductions
• Life Insurance equal to four times annual salary
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance equal to three times annual salary
• Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness Coverage
• 10 days of vacation per year for years 1-4, 15 days of vacation per year for years 5-9, and 20 days of vacation per year for 10 years of service.
• 15 sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 Hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off per year through our VTO Program
• 15 days paid military leave per year
• Extended military pay if called to active duty
• Workers’ Compensation
• Near-site Wellness Center
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee membership discount to Thrive, LELLA, and Lake Park
• Employee recognition programs and events throughout the year