Inspector/Locator I

POSITION: Inspector/Locator

REPORTS TO: Civil Engineer

JOB OBJECTIVE: To perform inspections for the Town of Easton and Easton Utilities’ projects. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with on-call requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of Maryland’s utility locating legislative laws and all the Easton Utilities utility distribution systems.
• Must have construction experience in all related departments.
• Must have project inspection experience.
• Public relations, strong verbal and written communication skills also required.
• Certified Locator within 12 months of hire.
• Certified Inspector within 24 months of hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Completion of OSHA 30 hr General Industry and Construction Courses

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have high school diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the physical capabilities to be actively involved in construction projects in all weather conditions.
• Must wear proper PPE at all times

CORE VALUES OF EASTON UTILITIES:

• INTEGRITY –Operating with uncompromised values
• COMMITMENT – Unwavering dedication to our customers, our employees, our community, and our environment
• EXCELLENCE- An obvious distinction in all we do

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY - Accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost effective results.
• INITIATIVE - Takes prompt action to accomplish tasks and meet goals and objectives.
• QUANTITY/QUALITY of WORK - Pays close attention to detail. Strives to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS – The ability and willingness to find out what the customer wants or needs and to act accordingly. Dedicated to meeting external and internal customer needs.
• SAFETY ORIENTED – Knows and supports Easton Utilities safety programs and policies

JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES:

• COLLABORATES – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• ORAL COMMUNICATION – The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others
• TIME MANAGEMENT – The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently
• WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT – The ability to prioritize and identify more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjust priorities as appropriate
• WRITING SKILLS – The ability to produce clear, consice, logical, and grammatically correct written material

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform construction inspections for Easton Utility projects.
• Ensure all projects are constructed according to specifications through field visits, meeting with contractors and daily follow up.
• Ensure all private construction is built according to standards through actual inspections, tests, and site visits.
• Keep the Manager of Engineering current on all Easton Utilities public and private construction projects through regular meetings as well as on going communications.
• Provides locating services.
• Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.