WATER DISTRIBUTION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR jobs

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes Service Request and creates Work Orders via City Works;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility;
• Guides, mentors, and performs, if necessary, in field investigation of GIS mapping system for accuracy and completeness;
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills;
• Attends and participates in pre-construction meetings;
• Provides direct support to the Water Distribution System Foreman/Supervisor and serves in his/her absence as the team leader for Water Distribution and Maintenance;
• Guides, mentors, and performs, if necessary, in Hydrant Flow Testing, Pressure Testing, Testing to identify problems within our Water Distribution System
• May be required to work during emergency conditions and adverse weather conditions;
• Guides, mentors, and performs, if necessary, City Works Service Request and Work Order investigations; Water Distribution System Evaluation Surveys;
• Performs general administrative work as required, including attending meetings, preparing records and reports, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.;
• Guides Water Distribution and Maintenance Field crews on the location of projects by contractors that could impact daily work assignments;
• Reviews construction plans and specifications for compliance with established codes, ordinances and standards; conducts site visits to determine potential drainage problems as appropriate;
• Investigates reported utility problems; resolves complaints from property owners;
• Assists in coordinating projects with local, state and federal agencies, as well as other city and county departments and other parties as necessary;
• Reviews and makes recommendations for approval of contractors’ pay request and change orders
• Inspects construction materials for compliance with specifications and regulations;
• Schedules maintenance activities with Field crews for recurring tasks in the overall maintenance of the Water Distribution System;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from customers and the general public regarding areas of responsibility;
• Conforms to all COC/WDM policies and procedures; specific knowledge of COC/WDM policy and procedures;
• Coordinates with Field crews and contractors to ensure all utility construction, installation and rehabilitation work are in accordance with plans, specifications and regulations;

Job Requirements:

• Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information;
• Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;
  Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes;
• Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as public utility equipment and systems, heavy equipment and vehicles; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope;
• Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in the use of Microsoft Office preferred, utilizing Outlook and word processing software programs; skill in doing entry, spreadsheet and database software programs preferred;
• Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form;
• Associates degree in related field preferred;
• Four (4) years of construction experience
• High school diploma or GED;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License;
• Utility construction experience preferred;

Job Details:

Company: City of Columbia Government

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Information Technology

Job Location: Columbia, SC, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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