Senior Wastewater Inspector

PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA) is seeking a Senior Wastewater Inspector to provide quality assurance and inspect contractor work for compliance with project specifications and drawings.

You will report on the completeness of constructed work and communicate findings clearly with the team. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience, including a year at a Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker II level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; wastewater systems installation/maintenance experience preferred.
• Two years of wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience, including at least one year at a level equivalent to Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker II.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, SCADA, utility plans and specifications.
• Inspect contractor’s work to ensure compliance with project specifications and drawings; report on work completeness.
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines; communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public; work in team-based and independent settings.

Skills

Read construction drawings

SCADA interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience

Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker II level experience

Tools

SCADA hardware

Construction tools

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Senior Wastewater Inspector

The Senior Wastewater Inspection position is responsible for providing Quality Assurance and inspecting the Contractor’s work and ensuring that the work is in accordance with the Project specifications and drawings. The ability to report on the completeness of the constructed work.

Knowledge of:

• Standards and procedures pertaining to the inspection of wastewater system facilities
  Standard construction techniques and materials used for sanitary sewer mains, laterals, manholes, siphons, and pump stations
• Construction and construction drawings, blueprints, specifications and utility plans, especially for underground facilities
• Traffic control techniques and requirements
• Confined space and safety practices within the workplace

Ability to:

• Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), utility plans and specifications
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines
  Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing
  Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Deal tactfully and courteously with others, including coworkers and the public
  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work in both a team-based environment and independently to achieve goals and accomplish tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
Two (2) years of wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience, including at least one (1) year at a level equivalent to Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker II

CERTIFICATES

Preferred but not required:

• Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) certification issued by National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASCO)
• A Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-1 or above); and
• A Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 1 or above)