Inspector

Collin County; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

PTO 24 days first year

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Collin County is seeking an Inspector (Road and Bridge) to perform inspection work ensuring utility-related construction complies with County specifications. The role reports to the Road and Bridge Superintendent and involves reviewing contractor plans, monitoring projects, and communicating requirements by phone, email, and in person.

Requirements include 5+ years in road/drainage construction, 1 year in inspection, reading blueprints, a high school diploma or GED, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in repair or construction of roads and drainage structures.
• 1 year experience in construction inspection.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and prepare clear reports.
• Ability to read and interpret reference books, technical material, and plans.
• Possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor plans for compliance with County Specifications and Requirements.
• Monitor ongoing construction projects for progress and compliance.
• Explain County ordinances and requirements by mail, phone, and in person.
• Prepare and maintain work progress reports and schedules.
• Coordinate and inspect Public Works Road Projects affecting County projects.
• Work with County Project Section and utility companies on conflicts.
• Respond to inquiries from utilities and contractors about ongoing jobs.

Skills

Communication

Read blueprints

Report writing

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Texas driver’s license

Job description

The Inspector (Road and Bridge) performs inspection work to ensure all utility related construction work is in compliance with applicable construction requirements of the County. Works under the direction of the Road and Bridge Superintendent. Duties include:

• Reviews plans submitted by contractors to ensure that they comply with County Specifications and Requirements.
• Monitors ongoing Construction Projects to ensure work progress, and other operational mandates are being met.
• Explains County Construction ordinances and requirements by correspondence, phone, and personal contact.
• Prepares and Maintains work progress reports, daily and weekly schedules, and other operational records.
• Coordinates and inspects Public Works Road Projects that significantly impact the progress of the County’s Project Section.
• Works with construction conflicts in coordination with County Project Section, and various utility companies and contractors.
• Responds to inquiries by utility companies and contractors regarding jobs in progress, and construction problems.
• Prepares routine correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

At least 5 years experience in the repair or construction of roads and drainage structures, plus one year experience in the field of construction inspection, as well as a working knowledge of safety precautions in the use of tools and equipment are required. Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively with the public, prepare clear and concise reports, and recognize hazardous conditions created by misapplications of regulations. The ability to read and interpret reference books, technical material, right-of-way specifications, and blueprints as well as the ability to detect deviations from such plans is required. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license. A level of education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED is required.

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER