Senior Public Works Inspector (Roadway Inspector)

Salary

$25.82 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

J055 09-24 LD

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/30/2024

Closing Date

10/14/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

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Nature of Work

Inspects multiple projects during construction and upon completion to ensure compliance with City codes, utility construction standards, approved plans, and all applicable local, state and federal codes and regulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Position functions primarily outdoors with exposure to varied weather and traffic conditions, heavy construction equipment, natural gas, potential cave-ins, radiation, chemicals, infectious diseases and high pressure water lines. Protective clothing/devices include hard hat, ear plugs, eye protection, and safety shoes.

*PHYSICAL FACTORS*

Position involves moderate physical effort; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; kneeling, stooping, climbing, bending; moving into and out of ditches, trenches and man holes.

*WORK SITUATION FACTORS*

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

This recruitment will be used to fill a Roadway Inspector position with the Public Works Department.

Full-time, regular, non-exempt position.

This position is graded RN17.

Duties and 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. This may include, but is not limited to asphalt, prime coat, tack coat, crack seal, micro surface, base course, earthwork, rock rip-rap, concrete, reinforced concrete, rebar, concrete masonry block, mortar, metal beams, and steel welding.
• Provides interpretation and analysis ofpumps, 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 Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations,and lighting, traffic control, and signal installationsto maintain compliance with regulations and operator-qualified covered tasks.
• Coordinates, inspects and monitors utility installations which may include pipe bedding, back filling, and sewer/water main operations to verify and 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 w rk 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.
• 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.
• May inspect main gas lines, gas services, monitor the installation of gas pipe to residences and ensure poly gas lines are clear and within specifications; may monitor elector fusion and stoppling work; may inspect drainage structures, soils, asphalt and concrete to determine and communicate installation and design issues and coordinate required work with contractors.
• May coordinate 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related field PLUS three (3) years of experience performing functions related to civil engineering. Previous work experience in field inspection and laboratory material testing is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid drivers license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.Certification requirement based on need: Roadway - NICET II CertificationorTTCP Certification;Department of Transportation (DOT) Operator Qualification (OQ) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:codes, standards and specifications related to the design and construction of roadway (surface and subsurface) and drainage projects; construction practices, techniques, and materials used in the maintenance of roadway (surface and subsurface) and drainage projects, subdivisions, and private permits; occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to construction sites; construction equipment and their operation as necessary to complete the installations required such as lay down machines, welding and stoppling equipment, and drilling rigs for wells; equipment and their operation used to test installations to assure compliance such as nuclear densometer, pressure test gauges, thickness gauges;City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet time-sensitive deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; read, understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with a variety of specifications, schematic drawings, blueprints, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; effectively operate and obtain and interpret results from a variety of industry related tools, equipment, meters, and devices; make mathematical calculations to measure quantities of completed work, calculate surface areas, lineal distances, and volumes of measured quantities; verify calculations submitted for compliance and accuracy; safely operate a motor vehicle and navigate across even and uneven surfaces; communicate effectively orally and in writ