Utility Inspector II

About the role

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all aspects of Utilities facilities construction projects including but not limited to: water, wastewater, lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, and raw water pump stations.
• Enforce Construction Plans, contracts and specifications, and inform contractor of deviations and/or errors.
• Perform constructability reviews to ensure the clarity of the plans and specifications and to make sure that the construction of the facility is practical.
• Review engineering drawings, schedules, material submittals, technical specifications, contract documents and cost estimates.
• Measure and calculate quantities of work for payment.
• Verify pay requests, maintains constructions records including a daily diary and as-built record drawings (field plan red lines) for each assigned project.
• Cookordinate the work of contractors with regard to specific city owned projects; investigate encroachments on city right-of-way; inspect street cuts for water and sewer services, inspect street cuts from franchise utility companies or their contractors; inspect material received by contractors at project site to determine whether or not it meets the required specifications.
• Coordinate the testing of materials, pipe line pressure and disinfection.
• Interpret, explain and enforce construction standards, specifications and procedures of work.
• Respond to questions from the general public and other departments, regarding construction projects; maintain accurate files and records.
• Investigate and respond to property owners and stakeholders concerns and communicate with courtesy.
• Investigate complaints concerning defective construction and installations; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
• Examine plans, blueprints and other specifications for construction projects; photograph and film/record construction areas during and following construction; maintain contract drawings to ensure that they are updated regularly to include contractor's changes, field change orders and plan changes.
• Assist engineers and other city staff on city projects to gather accurate field data; maintain daily records of quantities installed in project diary; review contractor pay requests and recommend approval to Utilities Director.
• Document contractor’s manpower, equipment and production in project diary.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain orderly record of project data including project diary, field changes, test results and change orders for review by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education, Training and Experience: HS diploma or GED; college degree or technical training in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience.
• Licenses And Certificates: A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Possession of a valid Class “C” Water or Wastewater License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Supplemental Information

• Physical And Mental Demands: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.
• Work Environment: Travel from site to site; exposure to inclement weather conditions; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; some inspections of confined space. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.
• Other Requirements: The City of Waxahachie offers a competitive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees. Please visit the Benefit Summary at the link below for more details: https://www.waxahachie.com/FY2026%20Benefits%20Summary-%20Updated%20with%20Rates%20820.pdf?t=20251017131117001