JOB
The Utilities Inspector is responsible for ensuring utility construction projects meet all applicable standards, specifications, and safety regulations. This role involves routine inspections, documentation, collaboration with stakeholders, and administration of various compliance programs related to water and sewer systems. The Utilities Inspector is responsible for monitoring compliance with approved construction plans and specifications, but does not have authority to approve design changes, field revision, or deviations from approved plans. All such requests must be submitted to and approved by the Utility’s Senior Inspector and/or the Project Manager. Work is performed under the supervision of the Utilities Senior Inspector and Project Manager. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 1. Construction Inspections:
o Inspect water and sewer lines, taps, lift stations, and appurtenances for compliance with specifications, ordinances, and safety standards.
o Interpret and enforce utility specification, standards, approved plans, and applicable state regulations.
o Observe and log hydrostatic tests, air/vacuum tests of sewer and water lines.
o Evaluate as-built construction plans for accuracy and ensure all work aligns with engineering designs.
o Perform end-of-warranty inspections and prepare punch lists for project closeouts.
2. Compliance and Program Administration:
o Ensure water mains are properly flushed, chlorinated, and sampled according to standards.
o Conduct subdivision and capital project inspections for ordinance compliance.
3. Collaboration and Communication:
o Collaborate with contractors, customers, and stakeholders to address and resolve construction issues.
o Represent the utility department at technical review committee meetings and preconstruction meetings.
o Review and provide feedback on utility construction plans and coordinate with other departments, such as planning and permitting.
4. Field Work and Safety:
o Perform manual labor in varying weather conditions to inspect work sites and ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
o Report unsafe practices and assist in identifying water leaks or other minor troubleshooting tasks.
o Provide backup support for water service installation and repair as needed.
5. Documentation and Reporting:
o Maintain daily logs of inspected sites, project statuses, and work progress.
o Prepare detailed written reports on inspection findings and maintain a project status database. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking and hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location.
Special Requirements: • Obtain North Carolina C-Distribution Certification within one year of hire. • Valid driver’s license in North Carolina. • Additional water and wastewater certifications are preferred.
