Municipal Public Works Construction Inspector

City of Athens; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Athens is seeking a skilled Construction Inspector to oversee municipal infrastructure projects, including utilities, roadways, drainage, and commercial development. You will ensure compliance with approved plans, standards, and regulations while supporting Utilities and Public Works.

The role requires inspecting water, wastewater, drainage, street, concrete, and asphalt projects, reviewing plans and test reports, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal utility construction, public works, roadway construction, subdivision development, or related infrastructure projects.
• Associate degree or college coursework in civil engineering, construction management or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of municipal infrastructure, utilities, roadways, drainage, pavement, subdivisions, and commercial developments to ensure compliance with approved plans and City standards.
• Inspect water, wastewater, drainage, street, concrete, and asphalt pavement construction.
• Review staking, line and grade, dimensions, elevations, materials, and testing reports for compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors, developers, engineers, testing laboratories, utility providers, and City staff.
• Document project progress via daily inspection reports, photos, field notes, and records.
• Identify deficient work and notify parties of corrective actions; ensure safety requirements are met.

Skills

Municipal inspection

Utility construction

Roadway & drainage

Construction safety

Documentation & reporting

Plan interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or coursework in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Engineering Technology / Public Works

Job description

City of Athens is seeking a skilled Construction Inspector to oversee municipal infrastructure projects, including utilities, roadways, drainage, and commercial development. You will ensure compliance with approved plans, standards, and regulations while supporting Utilities and Public Works.

The role requires inspecting water, wastewater, drainage, street, concrete, and asphalt projects, reviewing plans and test reports, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.