City of Las Cruces · 1 day ago
Public Works Inspector - Water/Wastewater
Las Cruces, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCity of Las Cruces is seeking a Public Works Inspector for Water/Wastewater projects. The role involves inspecting and evaluating construction projects to ensure compliance with city codes and regulations, while providing exceptional customer service and coordinating with contractors and city departments.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Reviews plans to determine and order applicable corrections, substitutions, or additions where specifications have not been met related to quality, quantity, and methods of construction; performs inspections for all utility projects checking piping, fittings, wiring, and related construction activities ensuring adherence to plans and compliance with regulations and standards
Provides interpretation and analysis of pumps, motors, hydraulic valves, drilling, logging, diffuser, pipe welding, coating inspection and repair, X-rays, cathodic protection potential readings, pipeline fittings and installations, bedding and backfill around pipe, continuity test for tracing wire, purging procedures as per various regulations, and lighting, traffic control, and signal installations to maintain compliance with regulations and operator-qualified covered tasks
Coordinates, inspects, and monitors utility installations which may include pipe bedding, back filling, and sewer or water main operations to verify, approve, or deny installations based on contract compliance
Quantifies installations to determine reimbursement; maintains records and verifies invoices to assist in timely and accurate processing of payments; interviews contractor staff to insure proper payment for the type of work performed; documents construction project progress to measure and account for material quantities
Ensures approved plans and permits are on location and all test charts and as-builts are in compliance with specifications, notices and reports on Abnormal Operating Conditions and other construction concerns or issues
Serves as a liaison with contractors and City departments; works with contractors, engineers, and the general public to develop solutions on construction problems as they arise
Inspects and evaluates main gas lines and gas services; monitors the installation of gas pipe to residences and ensures poly gas lines are clear and within specifications; monitors elector fusion and stoppling work; reviews and checks drainage structures, soils, asphalt, and concrete to determine and communicate installation and design issues and coordinate required work with contractors
Demonstrates sound knowledge of pipelines, wiring infrastructure, traffic control and related equipment, utility line management, and safety regulations for all public works services
Coordinates and communicates with various testing labs for soil, asphalt, and concrete field tests to ensure quality testing procedures are followed; requests materials field tests when required or applicable; observes performance of test to determine accuracy; may conduct storm event inspections
Provides exceptional customer service for residential and commercial customers and the general public effectively communicating and handling concerns or problems with professionalism and expertise
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year experience performing functions related to civil engineering
Valid driver's license
New Mexico Level III Water certification (required)
Department of Transportation (DOT) Operator Qualification (OQ) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire
Preferred
Previous work experience in public works project field inspection and laboratory material testing
Wastewater III certification (preferred)
Company
City of Las Cruces
City of Las Cruces is a government agency that assists in the development of public welfare, income, loans, and social housing assistance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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