Senior Utility Inspector

Pay

Salary: $56,107.00 – $75,744.00 annually

Location

Chesterfield, VA

Job Type

Full‑Time

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of experience in utility inspections, or experience in construction of roads and/or utility projects, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Good knowledge of methods and materials used in the construction of utility piping systems and infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with erosion and sedimentation control procedures as outlined in the Virginia Erosion Control Handbook
• Working skills in reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications
• Ability to apply surveying principles and use surveying equipment, including leveling devices
• Knowledge of GPS (Global Positioning System)
• Fundamental knowledge of soil testing and compaction
• Experience in record keeping and strong communication skills for reporting to the Inspector Supervisor and other department staff
• Experience with Windows operating environment on portable computers and ArcView GIS software (preferred)
• Ability to resolve disputes and provide exceptional customer service
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record (no more than six demerit points in the past 24 months, or one major violation of six points in the past 36 months; out‑of‑state records must be provided and be recent)
• Willingness to undergo pre‑employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification
• Requirement to maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment

Duties

• Inspect field installation of water and sewer lines associated with Capital Improvement Projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Provide written daily status reports of work inspected
• Inspect waterline pressure tests, chlorine residual checks, sewer line air pressure tests, and sewer manhole vacuum testing
• Coordinate disinfection, testing, and utility shutdowns
• Document materials and quantities and complete required “as‑built” drawings and forms using software applications
• Serve as a county representative to citizens concerning all aspects of construction
• Perform other work as required

Schedule

Monday – Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.