Infrastructure Inspector - Public Works

Pasco County • New Port Richey, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infrastructure Inspector performs technical work gathering and updating condition assessment and inventory data for stormwater infrastructure. The role assesses stormwater drainage systems for performance defects and obstructions that may affect conveyance, using specialized electronic equipment and software to collect, transmit, store, and process inspection data. The inspector prepares diagnostic reports, initiates maintenance service requests, and recommends solutions to pipeline issues.

The position includes work-site safety duties, including Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), confined-space entry, compliance with OSHA standards, and safe operation of assigned equipment and vehicles. Employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency and may temporarily be assigned duties, locations, or schedules outside their normal scope to meet the County’s needs.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Four years of experience in utilities/solid waste and/or public works maintenance and/or construction, including two years operating a variety of heavy and complex construction and/or maintenance equipment.
• Valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with Air Brakes.
• Ability to review construction plans, schematics, and permits.
• Ability to visually inspect pipelines and identify faults, damage, corrosion, or leaks.
• Ability to use electronic equipment, including a closed-circuit television (CCTV) vehicle, and software systems for pipeline inspections and assessments.
• Ability to identify and present causes of pipeline faults.
• Ability to document assessment results in writing and through photographs or video recordings.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and recommend repair, maintenance, and mitigation solutions for compromised pipelines, orally or in writing.
• Knowledge of traffic and safety rules, precautions to avoid accidents, and safe operating practices for specialized equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, give instructions, and prepare necessary reports.
• Skill in minor maintenance of assigned equipment and ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects; handling devices or assistance from another team member may be used for excessively heavy objects.
• Ability to read for comprehension and communicate effectively orally, in writing, and visually.
• Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors and occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect stormwater drainage systems and document performance defects and obstructions that affect stormwater conveyance.
• Operate specialized electronic equipment to collect and transmit condition assessment data.
• Operate software used to store and process condition assessment data.
• Prepare technical diagnostic reports and generate service requests to initiate maintenance activities.
• Recommend solutions to pipeline issues.
• Carry out work-site safety responsibilities, including Maintenance of Traffic, confined-space entry, OSHA standards, and safe operation of assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Stay current with trends in pipeline inspection software and equipment.
• Perform related work as required.
• During emergencies, work before, during, or after the event and, if assigned, perform duties outside the normal scope of the position, location, or schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED