Public Works Construction Inspector

City of Athens, TX; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Athens, TX seeks a skilled Construction Inspector to perform inspections of municipal infrastructure, including utility, roadway, drainage, pavement, subdivision, and commercial development projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and City standards.

You will review staking, line and grade, and testing reports, coordinate with contractors and City staff, and document progress with inspection reports, photos, and field notes to support Utilities and Public Works.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal utility construction or related fields.
• Associate degree or college coursework in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Public Works, or related field preferred.
• Experience inspecting water, wastewater, drainage, street, concrete and asphalt pavement construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of public infrastructure, utility, roadway, drainage, subdivision, commercial development, and capital improvement projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, and City standards.
• Inspect installation of water distribution, wastewater collection, storm drainage, pavement, concrete, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and related public infrastructure improvements.
• Review staking, line and grade, dimensions, elevations, materials, and testing reports to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, developers, engineers, testing laboratories, utility providers, and City staff regarding construction activities and inspection findings.
• Document project progress through daily inspection reports, photographs, field notes, and related construction records.
• Identify deficient work and notify appropriate parties of required corrective actions.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with traffic control, erosion control, trench.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering coursework

Job description

City of Athens, TX seeks a skilled Construction Inspector to perform inspections of municipal infrastructure, including utility, roadway, drainage, pavement, subdivision, and commercial development projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and City standards.

You will review staking, line and grade, and testing reports, coordinate with contractors and City staff, and document progress with inspection reports, photos, and field notes to support Utilities and Public Works.