Utility Service Inspector

Franklin County Ohio Department of Human Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County, Ohio is seeking a Utility Service Inspector to perform inspections and documentation of water and sewer service connections and repairs, and to coordinate permit recordkeeping. The role includes inspection, mapping, and reporting for construction projects, plus support for backflow prevention and CMOM coordination.

A high school diploma or GED with two years of utility service experience is required, along with Ohio Water 1 and Wastewater Operator 1 certification; Ohio Class B

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with two years utility service experience.
• Ohio Water 1 and Wastewater Operator 1 certification required.
• Ohio Class B certification with tanker endorsement must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Ability to complete inspections, mapping, and record keeping for water and wastewater connections or repairs.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections and documentation of water and sewer service connections and repairs.
• Coordinate recordkeeping on the water and sewer permit program.
• Inspect, mapping and record keeping for water and wastewater connections or repairs.
• Prepare weekly and/or monthly reports to supervisor, as required for EPA or health standards.
• Discuss job priorities and work schedules with supervisor, if problems should come up or as necessary.

Education

High School diploma or GED with two years utility service experience

Job description

The primary purpose of the Utility Service Inspector classification is to complete inspections and documentation of water and sewer service connections and repairs and coordinate the recordkeeping on the water and sewer permit program.

Inspection, mapping and record keeping for water and wastewater connections or repairs. Complete inspection, oversight and reporting for construction projects. Implementation and management of backflow/ cross connection prevention program. Coordinate with Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) program. Prepare weekly and/or monthly report to supervisor, as required for EPA or health standards. Discuss job priorities and work schedules with supervisor, if problems should come up or as necessary.

High School diploma or GED with two (2) years of utility service experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

State of Ohio Water 1 and Wastewater Operator 1 certification is required. Ohio Class B certification with tanker endorsement must be obtained withinsix(6) months of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.