City of Detroit · 1 day ago
Inspector I (Field Engineering)
MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $71K/yrThe City of Detroit is seeking an Inspector I for the Water Department, responsible for overseeing contractor construction services for various projects. The role involves reviewing plans, maintaining quality control, and ensuring safety regulations are followed on construction sites.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, sketches and specifications, and provide detailed information of factors or issues that may affect construction projects
Maintain quality control standards by assuring inspection and field or laboratory testing of all construction materials, supplies and equipment used on construction projects
Prepare daily and weekly activity logs, reports and specialized reports required for construction accounting and historical reporting
Advise and assist the engineer in refining requests, securing corrections to defective work, errors and omissions in the design to avoid a non-compliance report
Attend construction meetings
Monitor work schedules to determine progress and prepare estimates for contract payments
Ensure safety regulations are enforced on construction sites
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
Provide on the job training
Coordinate training classes and equipment commissioning scheduled by contractors
Compile, maintain and store records, drawings and plans related to assigned construction projects
Perform related work duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Michigan Driver's License
Ability to work irregular hours, commute to DWSD facilities and work sites
Preferred
EPA Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Certification
EPA Lead Abatement Certification
MIOSHA Confined Space Certification
MDEQ Soil Erosion & Soil Control Certification
40 Hour HAZWOPER or safety training
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
Company
City of Detroit
Detroit is a dynamic, diverse city with an intriguing history. It's a place of people and places, trends and events.
Founded in 1701
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Brown
Director/CEO of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
Mike H.
Chief Technology Officer & Deputy Chief Information Officer
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