Construction Inspector (Wastewater)

Company: Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association
Location: Oakland
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

The Construction Inspectors' primary responsibility is to inspect to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Wastewater Construction Inspectors provide on-site field inspection of contract construction work related to wastewater collection, treatment plants, pumping stations and reclamation facilities. Principle areas of concern are: large diameter sewer pipelines, above ground piping, placement of structural concrete, mechanical pumping systems, electrical equipment and systems, instrumentation and control, methods of soil compaction, and paving practices. Typical duties may include:

• Reviewing specifications, drawings, schedules, and inspecting job sites.
• Inspecting installation and construction of pipelines, HVAC, earthwork, structural concrete, mechanical pumping plants, construction fittings and materials, welding, concrete, paving, compaction, coatings and linings, and excavations.
• Scheduling multiple required project inspections and testing.
• Reviewing submittals such as Material Safety Data Sheets, excavation permits, shop drawings, etc.
• Preparing electronic daily inspection reports and documenting work in progress.
• Reviewing as-built drawings. The salary range is $8,370 per month, increasing to $8,789, $9,228, $9,689, and $10,173 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively. EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes: paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development. Requirements: 1. Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent, and either: 2a. Two years of responsible field experience, inspecting and approving construction work, including reinforced concrete and underground pipelines, OR 2b. Two years of responsible shop experience, inspecting and approving the fabrication of construction materials such as steel reservoirs, steel pipelines, and batching of concrete, OR 2c. Three years of related experience in shop inspection or underground pipeline construction, field recording or investigation of pipeline, or other related experience. 3. Possession of a California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. 4. Willingness to work outdoors under a variety of climatic and geographic conditions, to perform inspections in confined spaces, to work long and unusual hours when required, to travel out of the area to overnight in-plant inspections, to work overtime as needed. 5. Possession of the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including sufficient physical agility to climb into trenches and to the top of equipment, tanks, and other structures. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 26, 2021. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability About East Bay Municipal Utility District East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has a proud history of providing high-quality drinking water for 1.4 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The District's award-winning wastewater treatment protects San Francisco Bay and serves 685,000 customers.MissionTo manage the natural resources with which the District is entrusted; to provide reliable, high quality water and wastewater services at fair and reasonable rates for the people of the East Bay; and to preserve and protect the environment for future generations.The principles used in accomplishing this mission are:--- Exercise responsible financial management--- Ensure fair and reasonable rates and charges--- Provide responsive quality customer service--- Promote ethical behavior in the conduct of District business--- Ensure fair and open processes involving the public--- Provide a healthy work environment--- Promote diversity and equality in personnel matters and contracting--- Promote environmental, economic, and social sustainabilityStrategic PlanThe Strategic Plan is a blueprint for how EBMUD will respond to future challenges and changing priorities. It reaffirms our mission and pr ... Show more

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