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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Inspector Utility Connections

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34.94/hr - $42.48/hr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is a part of the City of Minneapolis, which is committed to serving its residents, businesses, and visitors. The Inspector Utility Connections role involves inspecting and monitoring excavations and repairs in the City's Right of Way and on private property to ensure compliance with city codes and ordinances.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensure that all excavations from the curb to the building are secured to keep the public out of the job site

Ensure that registered, licensed, bonded and insured contractors with the proper permit perform all work done in the Right of Way and on private property

Inspect job sites to ensure that they are properly cleaned up and that all excavations have a temporary repair patch until permanent restoration is completed

Measure size and record the location of excavations to issue work orders for permanent repairs. Coordinate the preparation of cuts for restoration with the Paving Test Lab and issue work orders to Street Maintenance for permanent repair

Monitor work done by contractors on a daily basis taking any necessary steps to minimize the impact of disruption on the public. Calculate disruption fees on work that extends beyond the permitted dates and enforce permit compliance

Meet with Engineers, Architects and Consultants for plan review, alteration, record research, recommendation of materials and procedures and to estimate costs of permits and Right of Way restoration

Provide property owners and citizen's information regarding work done on their property or Right of Way and assist with problems arising between contractors and property owners

Maintain clear and accurate records of Right of Way inspections to include all permit information and written explanations of work, drawings, paving restoration orders, etc

Record repairs and new water and sewer installations in the permit books and update to reflect changes in conditions and location, including cutoff and extension information

Record and update other utility permits to reflect completion of work done according to plans previously submitted, including field changes that are approved and documented

Reconcile inspection fees and paving deposits taken when the permit was issued to reflect the actual final costs

Research records to provide accurate information to architects, engineers and contractors

Visually inspect water and sewer cutoffs for code compliance prior to issuance of a building demolition permit

Inspect and monitor storm drains to avoid damage caused by heavy rainfall due to storm collection system failure

Qualification

Sewer construction experienceWater construction experienceExcavation procedures knowledgeTraffic control knowledgeConfined space entry knowledgeBlueprint reading skillsHuman relations skillsBasic computer knowledge