Infrastructure Inspector
About The Position
The City of Olathe is seeking an Infrastructure Inspector (Wastewater Collections) to play a key role in ensuring the proper functioning of important wastewater collections infrastructure. This self-starter role offers opportunities for continuous learning about the collection system and preventing infrastructure failures. A typical day involves routine preparation, using technical CCTV equipment to view sewer lines, entering findings into systems like Cartegraph, Wincan, EnerGov, and GIS, assigning follow-up tasks, responding to citizen requests or odor complaints, locating services, and assisting other departments. The Infrastructure Inspector I performs skilled work under general supervision in water and wastewater collection systems to track defects and report asset conditions. They provide quality videos, reports, and condition index scores to determine future rehab and repair projects by supplying condition information to management. This position is part of a two-level career progression.
Requirements
- Previous plumbing or similar experience in Wastewater Collections.
- Comfort with advanced knowledge of computers and technology within the Wastewater Collections field.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.
- Must obtain a Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsement within six months of being hired.
- Must obtain a DOT medical certificate within six months of being hired.
- Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
- Must pass a Driving Record Check.
- Must pass a Physical.
- Must pass a Drug Screen.
- Must pass an Agility Screening.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater system maintenance, inspection and/or construction experience is preferred.
- College-level coursework in construction management, civil engineering or a related field is preferred.
- A certification as a Class I Wastewater Collection System Operator is required within one year of employment.
- A NASSCO PACP/MACP certification is required within one year of employment.
Responsibilities
- Conducts sanitary sewer inspections using CCTV equipment and manhole scanners to assess and document PACP defects and asset conditions.
- Inspects new construction, service connections, manholes, mainlines, and repairs to existing service lines and mains to ensure compliance with City standards and project completion requirements.
- Interprets wastewater and water system plans, specifications, and codes.
- Identifies, responds to, and resolves violations related to new service connections, collection mains, and service lines.
- Evaluates system issues to recommend or implement corrective action.
- Maintains accurate records by completing permits, inspection logs, reports, correspondence, and database updates in EnerGov and related systems.
- Coordinates and schedules inspections, plumbers, and contractors.
- Provides customer service that reflects positively on the City.
- Supports utility operations through preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Performs safe operation of a wide range of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Adheres to City safety and operating procedures.
- Performs on-call, overtime, snow operations, and both independent and team-based work as required.
Benefits
- Pay range: $24.23/hour to $32.42/hour, depending on experience
- Participate in the City’s CDL Training Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
