City of Elmhurst
Employment Opportunity
Utility Locator and Inspector
Position Summary:
Responds to utility location requests; utilizes specialized equipment to determine and mark precise location of various underground utilities.
Essential Functions:
- Locates underground utilities using pipe, cable and magnetic locating equipment.
- Inspect underground utility repairs; coordinate repairs with public works department and various contractors; ensure conformance with codes and regulations; notes changes required and follows up as necessary.
- Update, revise and file City utility maps.
- Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public; confers with City engineers regarding possible changes to plans and problem resolution.
- Inspects tree protection fencing, concrete, asphalt, curb, sidewalk and driveway pre-pours.
- Checks plans, pay requests and construction documents for mathematical accuracy.
- Maintains logs of inspection performed; prepares periodic and special reports as required; estimates progress payments due on contracts for public works projects; assists in contract close-out negotiations.
- Operates a motor vehicle to travel to and from job sites.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED; AND two years of construction inspection experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
- Illinois driver's license.
Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Construction methods, materials, practices, specifications and equipment.
- Applicable City and state laws, ordinances, regulations and codes and industry standards.
- Safe work practices and regulations pertaining to the work.
- Engineering mathematics.
- Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
- Basic surveying principles and practices.
- Record keeping principles and practices.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Performing inspections of varied public works and related projects.
- Reading and interpreting drawings, plans, specifications and contracts.
- Interpreting, explaining and enforcing a variety of codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Maintaining clear, accurate and concise records and field sketches; exercising sound independent judgment within procedural guidelines.
- Making accurate mathematical calculations.
- Dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary Range: $30.83-$46.25/hour DOQ. FLSA Status: Non-exempt; up to 19 hours per week. Benefits: Paid time off.
The City of Elmhurst is an equal opportunity employer.