Infrastructure Technician

Job Description

Infrastructure Technician

Avon, OH

$24-$32/hr

The
** Infrastructure Technician
** is responsible for performing field inspections, construction monitoring, quality assurance, and technical support for water and sewer infrastructure projects. This position ensures construction activities comply with engineering plans, specifications, safety requirements, and department standards. The role involves working closely with contractors, engineers, residents, and city departments while maintaining accurate field records, supporting underground utility locating, and assisting with infrastructure asset management.

Infrastructure Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform daily field inspections of water and sewer construction projects to ensure compliance with engineering plans, specifications, and department standards.
• Monitor contractor activities, verify construction materials and installations, and document project progress.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, including field measurements, photographs, sketches, reports, and observations.
• Support underground utility locating and marking activities in accordance with Ohio Utilities Protection Service (O.U.P.S.) requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, construction plans, specifications, submittals, and other technical documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize GIS and AutoCAD software to review, update, and maintain infrastructure maps, drawings, and asset management records.
• Inspect residential and commercial water and sewer installations, including sewer lateral connections, repairs, and separation projects.
• Assist with maintaining the backflow prevention testing program, including records, reports, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, residents, and city departments to address construction concerns and technical questions.
• Verify construction quantities, materials, and completed work for contract compliance and payment documentation.
• Maintain organized project files, inspection reports, contractor correspondence, and technical records.
• Provide technical assistance and field oversight to engineering interns as needed.
• Respond to emergency utility locate requests and other infrastructure-related issues as required.

Infrastructure Technician Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction inspection practices, and water distribution and sewer collection systems.
• Experience with construction inspection, utility infrastructure, surveying, or related fieldwork preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, construction plans, maps, field sketches, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with GIS/Esri software and AutoCAD for reviewing and updating infrastructure drawings and records.
• Knowledge of underground utility locating equipment and procedures.
• Strong mathematics, measurement, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and general computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in both field and office environments.
• Ability to work safely around active construction sites and perform physical fieldwork, including walking, climbing, kneeling, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Valid Ohio driver's license required.