Utility Const Inspector-Water

About the role

The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) no longer requires employees to live within Wyandotte County, expanding opportunities for talented professionals to join our team while continuing our long-standing commitment to serving the communities that depend on us every day. For over 100 years, BPU has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are deeply committed to the customers and communities we serve. At BPU, it’s more than providing utility services; it’s about powering quality of life, supporting economic growth, and strengthening our community for the future. That commitment has helped BPU earn recognition as one of the top public utilities in the country. We are proud to offer meaningful careers, competitive pay, and one of the strongest benefits packages in the Kansas City region. Join the Power of Our Community.

A Utility Construction Inspector – Water, ensures that utility infrastructure projects such as: inspections of water mains and water services are built safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. They work under the direct supervision of the Civil Engineering Supervisor. They also work closely with civil engineer technicians, project engineers, contractors and utility crews to inspect, evaluate and document the construction progress, while ensuring adherence to safety codes and BPU policies. The UCI will be assisting and responding to citizen inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Runs errands as directed and delivers all information to the appropriate destination for departmental staff.
• Greets and assists the public, both in person and over the phone. Answers questions from employees, citizens, and others, providing information or directing inquiries to the appropriate person or department when necessary.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of operating procedures and operating standards.
• Trains all appropriate personnel on procedures within the department.
• Collects data and field information to support the updating of maps and records.
• Sets up construction layouts for proposed work and records GPS points for water infrastructure or other designated areas as needed.
• Inspects construction activity to ensure installation meets plan specifications and BPU standards.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative testing as required to verify equipment performance.
• Inspects new water service installation and repairs.
• Makes decisions on minor field changes in construction or alignment of work.
• Disinfects water mains in accordance with