Survey Inspector

Routine Grease Trap Inspections

Works closely with commercial customers and other City and County Departments to assure that grease traps and other interceptors are maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal law and that the appropriate devices are installed.

Determines the compliance of users through inspection.

Pre & Post Construction Lot Inspection

Certifies the integrity of all District utilities including water meters, meter boxes, hydrants, secondary valves, blow offs, isolation valves, valve boxes, cleanouts, manholes and debris in storm sewer inlets etc. prior to construction.

Sewer Line and Connection Inspection

Performs sewer line and connection inspection on all new sewer line installations from the structures' foundation to the District's sewer main or connection, prior to backfilling.

Certifies the integrity of all district utilities in close proximity to sewer inspection.

Verifies that all lines and connections are in compliance with local and state ordinances/codes.

Other Inspections and Assignments

Performs any other industry related task to the best of their ability.

Cleans, maintains, and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicle.

Education And Experience Requirements

High School or GED

Valid class C driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)

Skills/Abilities

Must be able to obtain a Customer Service Inspection and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Licenses no later than 18 months to continue with the department – Must also meet all TCEQ educational, work, and criminal history requirements

Uses hand tools such as: hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, shovels, manhole hooks, etc., to open interceptors and PVC pipe to verify capacity of interceptor

Mechanical Aptitude and knowledge of plumbing preferred but not required

Must be able to enter data on a personal tablet computer to update inspections and other assigned tasks

Knowledge of the location of commercial users, water lines, sewer lines and manholes

Must meet scheduling and attendance requirements

Works around and on construction sites and other potentially hazardous environments

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, property and business owners/officers, and their representatives

Must be available to work overtime and weekends as required

Must be able to reply to email and other notifications within a timely manner

Work Environment

Must have the physical strength and agility sufficient to do strenuous tasks under varying weather conditions

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds)

Subject to exposure to dust, fumes, vibration, noise, and dirty working conditions