Distribution Systems Inspector - City

The Distribution Systems Inspector is responsible for supervising installations of water meters, inspecting work performed by contractors, ensuring the safety of distribution systems, and enforcing City ordinances related to paving cuts, main repairs, meter installations, waterline replacements, and fire hydrant repairs.

What You Will Do

Essential job functions include responsibility for the supervision of installations of water meters from 5/8 inch to ten inches, inspecting work performed by contractors certified by the City, ensuring the safety of distribution systems, and enforcing City ordinances related to paving cuts, main repairs, meter installations, waterline replacements, and fire hydrant repairs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of water distribution systems, City ordinances, material specifications, construction standards, and safe working practices. They will also have the ability to supervise and perform tasks associated with main repair, paving cuts, meter installation, and water line replacement and repair functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of water distribution systems, water mains, water valves, fire hydrants, and meter pits.
• Knowledge of City ordinances related to paving cuts, revocable and boring permits, main repairs, meter installation, and water line replacement and repair.
• Knowledge of material specifications used in meter installation.
• Knowledge of construction standards, ordinances, regulations, plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate and follow safe working practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of safe operation and efficient utilization of work-related tools and equipment.
• Ability to supervise and perform tasks associated with main repair, paving cuts, meter installation, and water line replacement and repair functions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide verbal instructions to private contractors on installation procedures, for valves, hydrants, and meter installations.
• Ability to prepare and complete standard forms and work logs.
• Ability and willingness to supervise the work of a crew.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to perform work under pressure.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for own work and the work of a crew.
• Possession of a Class C Distribution and Collection Operator license.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator or higher).

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development