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City of Colorado Springs · 21 hours ago

Inspector III - Public Works Maintenance Operations

Colorado Springs Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$33.91/hr - $40.71/hr

5+ years exp

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Inspector III to the Public Works Maintenance Operations team! As an Inspector III, you will perform highly technical preliminary, interim, and final construction inspections for assigned engineering projects including roads, bridges, and drainage facilities.

GovernmentPublic SafetyTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Inspect construction, replacement, and repair projects in the public right-of-way

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and specifications

Oversee subdivision construction functions

Review and inspect construction, the final release of financial assurances, and acceptance of improvements within the public right-of-way and public easements

Oversee grading and erosion control to ensure conformance to City Engineering Standards and Specifications

Respond to all grading complaints and thoroughly investigate to help resolve any conflicts that may arise

Investigate citizen and business complaints; ensure all work completed complies with City codes and engineering standards, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations, and approved engineering specifications and plans; prepare related reports, and resolve the complaint if possible

Research and compile technical data for assigned engineering activities including capital improvements construction operations

Understand storm drain operations, capabilities, and limitations of equipment

Coordinate concrete right-of-way repairs with the proper department, contact property owners as necessary

Operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operations

Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, patching potholes, removing debris, and shoveling asphalt and snow

Qualification

Construction InspectionCivil Engineering KnowledgeConcrete TestingAsphalt MaintenanceADA ComplianceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamworkInterpersonal Skills

Required

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)

Five years of full-time, professional experience in a related field

Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions

Preferred

An associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering technology or a related field

Inspection certifications in material testing, especially in asphalt paving, concrete placement, and drainage maintenance

Understanding of snow removal practices

Experience with overseeing drainage functions

Possess upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges