QA/QC Inspector – Underground Utilities

Coffman Excavation Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid major holidays

Vacation & Sick PTO

Job summary

Coffman Excavation Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a knowledgeable QA/QC Inspector to support the Quality Control Manager on underground utility projects. You will ensure water, sewer, and storm drainage work meets plans, specs, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, testing coordination, and documenting quality records. Schedule is Monday–Friday with some overtime; full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in underground utility construction, civil inspection, or QA/QC.
• Experience with water, sewer, and storm drainage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, utility profiles, and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of utility installation practices, excavation, trenching, bedding, backfill, and compaction requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of underground utility construction, including water, sewer, storm drain, and related civil work.
• Verify excavation, trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, grading, and surface restoration are completed according to project plans and specifications.
• Confirm utility locations, elevations, grades, and alignments are installed correctly.
• Inspect utility structures such as manholes, vaults, catch basins, cleanouts, valves, and related components.
• Inspect incoming materials and verify compliance with approved specifications and submittals.
• Coordinate and witness required testing, including compaction, pressure, leakage, deflection, and concrete testing.
• Identify and document quality issues, work with field teams to resolve deficiencies, and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, testing records, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, survey crews, testing agencies, municipal inspectors, and owner representatives.
• Assist with punch list items, final inspections, and project closeout documentation.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

QA/QC

Civil inspection

Underground utilities

Documentation

Communication

Job description

QA/QC Inspector – Underground Utilities

Coffman Excavation is a growing leader in the earthwork industry. We are looking for a QA/QC Inspector to join our team. We take great pride in our work, employees and our community.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented QA/QC Inspector to support the Quality Control Manager. This position is responsible for ensuring underground utility construction activities meet project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This position serves as the primary field quality representative on projects involving water, sewer, storm drainage, force mains, and related civil infrastructure.

Schedule: Monday through Friday:Some overtime is expected during the busy season.

Office Location: Boise, Idaho

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of underground utility construction, including water, sewer, storm drain, and related civil work.
• Verify excavation, trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, grading, and surface restoration are completed according to project plans and specifications.
• Confirm utility locations, elevations, grades, and alignments are installed correctly.
• Inspect utility structures such as manholes, vaults, catch basins, cleanouts, valves, and related components.
• Inspect incoming materials and verify compliance with approved specifications and submittals.
• Coordinate and witness required testing, including compaction, pressure, leakage, deflection, and concrete testing.
• Identify and document quality issues, work with field teams to resolve deficiencies, and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, testing records, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, survey crews, testing agencies, municipal inspectors, and owner representatives.
• Assist with punch list items, final inspections, and project closeout documentation.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in underground utility construction, civil inspection, or QA/QC.
• Experience with water, sewer, and storm drainage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, utility profiles, and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of utility installation practices, excavation, trenching, bedding, backfill, and compaction requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range $65,000 - $100,000 depending on experience.
• Employee medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits when all requirements are met as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Paid major holidays
• Vacation & Sick PTO available
• 401(K) plan with company profit sharing contribution annually.
• Employee Assistance Program