Field Inspector III - Water Utilities (Overtime Eligible)

Aqua, Inc.; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is hiring a Field Inspector (Third Class) in Willow Grove. The role requires reading construction drawings, drafting skills, and physical capability for taps, lifting up to 100 pounds, and operating valves.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license, be familiar with the company territory, and be able to coordinate daily work with contract crews, ensuring safety and quality. Training and field exams may be conducted.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be familiar with Company territory.
• Must be available for overtime.
• Must have math skills pertaining to Construction Department functions.
• Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and Company construction standards
• Must have drafting skills.
• Must be able to transfer field notes to finished plan and complete material inventory and contractor installations to properly close job.
• Be physically capable of performing all department functions such as making large and small taps, loading and unloading materials, operate valves, etc. Must be capable of lifting 100 pounds.
• Knowledge of pipe and box (curb & valve) locators and ability to operate both.
• Must have ability to process all department forms such as tap slips, material orders, time sheets, etc.
• Must be capable of coordinating and planning daily work duties with contract construction crews to ensure efficient work schedules, safety and quality control.
• Capable of professional communication with customers, vendors and municipal representatives.
• Communicate project status and job progression to the department supervisors on a daily basis or as needed.
• Must be able to use a computer and all associated Aqua programs including AIMS, E-Mail, GIS, tablet, etc.

Skills

valid driver's license

territory familiarity

overtime readiness

math skills for construction

reading drawings

drafting skills

field note to plan transfer

equipment operation (valves etc)

Tools

AIMS

GIS

tablet

Job description

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is hiring a Field Inspector (Third Class) in Willow Grove. The role requires reading construction drawings, drafting skills, and physical capability for taps, lifting up to 100 pounds, and operating valves.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license, be familiar with the company territory, and be able to coordinate daily work with contract crews, ensuring safety and quality. Training and field exams may be conducted.