Public Works Backflow Inspector Job Mesquite area,Texas USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Salary: $23.64/hr. minimum - $27.58/hr. mid-point (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of tasks in support of the utility function including backflow inspection, reviewing and verifying plans and specifications for installation and maintenance of backflow devices; and to compile reports of annual testing by contractors as well as notification to businesses and homeowners for required testing of backflow devices.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Production Supervisor.

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

Review and evaluate specifications and drawings prior to pre-construction as needed.

Attend and participate in public services meetings including pre-construction meetings, and meetings with customers as needed.

Conduct site inspections assuring commercial businesses are code compliant and their backflow devices are inspected and in working order.

Compile reports and databases for all inspections.

Establish and maintain working contact with customers and contractors; answer questions and provide information to the public, city staff, contractors and customers.

Prepare, review and update a variety of reports including daily inspection logs and code compliance files.

Maintain TCEQ required inspection reports.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties as assigned.

Work closely with the construction engineering and building inspection divisions to assure inspection reports are completed.

Appear in court and testify as necessary on code enforcement violations.

EDUCATION

High School or GED.

EXPERIENCE

One year of increasingly responsible experience in public works inspections or related field including experience in plumbing, construction, or technical inspections.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Must possess at least one

1. Class C Distribution certification
2. Customer Service Inspection Certification
3. Backflow Protection Assembly Tester (BPAT), from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Employee must obtain successful completion of all three of the above certifications within one year of employment as a condition of continuing employment. Failure to obtain all three certifications will result in a non-disciplinary termination.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm