Streets Highway Inspector

Department: Transportation 

Pay Grade: 508

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Code: T758

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to inspect construction projects to enforce City, state and federal regulations, codes, and standards on each project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Coordinates all aspects of construction project; verifies materials ordered and used; maintains Project Log Book to record daily activities for each project, including environmental conditions, work competed, contractor representatives at job site, conversations with contractors, and instructions given and received.

· Inspects grading, subgrade and base work, pipe laying, asphalt or concrete paving, drainage, curb and gutter work, bridge repairs and maintenance, and sediment control procedures on City road construction projects to ensure conformity with approved plans and inspections, and ADA compliance.

· Mediates issues, problems, and disputes between contractors and citizens; consoles citizens, assuring them of their rights; and acts as liaison between contractor, City departments, utilities, residents, business operators.

· Attends pre-construction and plan review meetings; examines plan drawings and contract to ensure adherence during construction.

· Reviews erosion control plans; identifies solutions to drainage and sediment control problems; ensures proper installation and execution of each element of plan.

· Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

· Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, regulations; conducts research and maintains an awareness of new issues, methods, equipment, trends and advances in the profession; reads updates and other professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

· Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed; participates on review committees, policy committees, safety committees, or other committees; represents the department at community events.

· Monitors inventory levels of supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; and initiates requests for new or replacement items.

· Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.

· Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, supply lists, or other documents.

· Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

· Operates measuring equipment, personal computer and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

· Performs other related duties as required.