Public Works Construction Inspector I

Salary: $24.04 - $38.44 hourly

Closing date: 8/14/2026

About the role

This position is responsible for inspecting construction sites for compliance with city codes and project specifications.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA);
• Three (3) years recent experience in sitework construction including site grading (mass grading or residential/commercial), excavation, compaction; stormwater structures, ditches, and asphalt paving.
• Three (3) years recent experience in sitework construction of public utilities (potable water and sanitary sewer) preferred.
• ALDOT Bridge Inspection Certification preferred.
• Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) Certification preferred.
• FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certification preferred.

OR

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA);
• Three (3) years recent experience inspecting sitework construction including site grading (mass grading or residential/commercial), excavation, compaction; stormwater structures, ditches, and asphalt paving.

Conditions of Employment

• Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer forms.
• Valid operator's driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of employment.
• In an emergency and/or standby situation, must be able to report to the regular workstation within 30 minutes of notification (must meet this requirement within six months of employment).
• Must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment due to call-out requirements.
• Subject to background investigations including criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Must submit to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment and random tests, for the duration of employment.
• Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.