Construction Inspector II

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development

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Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is hiring a Construction Inspector II in the Transportation & Public Works Department. You will review plans, oversee utilities, storm drainage, concrete and asphalt projects, and ensure compliance with TMUTCD, TCEQ, and safety rules.

Collaboration with contractors and the public is essential, with a focus on quality, safety, and accuracy. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 2 years in construction inspection, plus a valid driver's license and the

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of construction inspection experience involving public works, storm drainage systems, and structures.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass HPE and a Drug Screen.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work quality and materials on public works projects to ensure compliance.
• Perform preliminary and final inspections and recommend acceptance of developments.
• Coordinate change orders and advise contractors of changes in plans and specs.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Interact with contractors, the public, and City staff with strong communication.

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Valid driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Class C Water Distribution certification within 1 year

Tools

None

Job description

Pay Range: $ 26.57 - $33.21/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Construction Inspector II position is available with the City of Fort Worth’s Transportation & Public Works Department, Capital Delivery Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting construction plans and overseeing infrastructure projects involving utilities, storm drainage, concrete, and asphalt paving to ensure full compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, and all applicable regulatory requirements. This includes ensuring that workmanship and materials meet all required standards and verifying compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations, the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), and all work zone safety requirements.

The role also involves establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, utility providers, the general public, and fellow employees. The ideal candidate is responsible, dependable, highly detail‑oriented, and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two (2) years of construction inspection experience involving the construction and maintenance of public works, storm drainage systems, and structures
• Valid driver's license
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, within one (1) year of employment, a Class C Water Distribution certification from the State of Texas
• Must pass the City of Fort Worth Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) and a Drug Screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• At least three (3) years’ experience with utility, storm drainage, concrete/asphalt
• Availability to work overtime and respond to call-backs on weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class C Certification

The Construction Inspector II Job Responsibilities Include

• Inspects work quality and materials used in a variety of public works projects during various stages of construction to ensure compliance with construction standards and codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Performs preliminary and final inspections and recommends acceptance of developments
• Observes work during progress and upon completion
• Coordinates change orders and advise contractors of changes in plans and specifications
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed
• Inspects various public works structures including utilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters, structural concrete, storm systems and various other facilities
• Acts as liaison between contractors and the general public with respect to various construction projects
• A strong interpersonal, management, and excellent communications skills with the unique ability to be able to transfer these concepts clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with the development community and internal City staff
• Responsible for driving a City vehicle

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.