Utility Inspector II

Salary : $62,582.13 - $87,614.98 Annually
Location : Charles Beatty Municipal Services Building, 408 S Rogers St. Waxahachie, TX
Job Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Job Number: 00567
Department: Utilities
Division: Utilities Administration
Opening Date: 06/05/2026

Description
This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.
Under general supervision, performs constructability reviews, construction contract inspections, field inspections and technical investigations associated with the construction of water and wastewater facilities including lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, and raw water pump stations; perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This position is the second of three levels in a series of Utilities Inspectors. This position receives general supervision from the Professional Engineer, Assistant Director, or the designee of the Director of Utilities.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Inspect all aspects of Utilities facilities construction projects including but not limited to: water, wastewater, lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, and raw water pump stations.
• Enforce Construction Plans, contracts and specifications, and inform contractor of deviations and/or errors.
• Perform constructability reviews to ensure the clarity of the plans and specifications and to make sure that the construction of the facility is practical.
• Review engineering drawings, schedules, material submittals, technical specifications, contract documents and cost estimates.
• Measure and calculate quantities of work for payment.
• Verify pay requests, maintains constructions records including a daily diary and as-built record drawings (field plan red lines) for each assigned project.
• Coordinate the work of contractors with regard to specific city owned projects; investigates encroachments on city right-of-way; inspects street cuts for water and sewer services, inspect street cuts from franchise utility companies or their contractors; inspects material received by contractors at project site to determine whether or not it meets the required specifications.
• Coordinate the testing of materials, pipe line pressure and disinfection.
• Interpret, explain and enforce construction standards, specifications and procedures of work.
• Respond to questions from the general public and other departments, regarding construction projects; maintain accurate files and records.
• Investigate and respond to property owners and stakeholders concerns and communicate with courtesy.
• Investigate complaints concerning defective construction and installations; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
• Examine plans, blueprints and other specifications for construction projects; photograph and film/record construction areas during and following construction; maintain contract drawings to ensure that they are updated regularly to include contractor's changes, field change orders and plan changes.
• Assist engineers and other city staff on city projects to gather accurate field data; maintain daily records of quantities installed in project diary; review contractor pay requests and recommend approval to Utilities Director.
• Document contractor's manpower, equipment and production in project diary.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain orderly record of project data including project diary, field changes, test results and change orders for review by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
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