Public Works Backflow Inspector

City of Mesquite•Mesquite, TX

12h

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks supporting the utility function, including inspecting backflow devices, reviewing and verifying plans and specifications for their installation and maintenance, compiling contractors’ annual testing reports, and notifying businesses and homeowners when testing is required. The role conducts site inspections to verify commercial businesses are code compliant and backflow devices are inspected and in working order. It also maintains inspection documentation and works with customers, contractors, city staff, construction engineering, and building inspection divisions. General supervision is provided by the Production Supervisor. The position pays $23.64 per hour at the minimum and $27.58 per hour at the midpoint, depending on qualifications. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The employee must obtain all three listed certifications within one year of employment to continue employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of increasingly responsible experience in public works inspections or a related field, including experience in plumbing, construction, or technical inspections.
Valid driver's license.
Must possess at least one of the following: Class C Distribution certification; Customer Service Inspection Certification; or Backflow Protection Assembly Tester (BPAT) certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Must successfully obtain all three listed certifications within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment; failure to do so results in non-disciplinary termination.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate specifications and drawings before pre-construction as needed.
Attend and participate in public services meetings, including pre-construction meetings and meetings with customers as needed.
Conduct site inspections to ensure commercial businesses are code compliant and backflow devices are inspected and working properly.
Compile reports and databases for inspections.
Establish and maintain working contacts with customers and contractors; answer questions and provide information to the public, city staff, contractors, and customers.
Prepare, review, and update reports, including daily inspection logs and code compliance files.
Maintain inspection reports required by TCEQ.
Work with construction engineering and building inspection divisions to ensure inspection reports are completed.
Appear in court and testify as necessary regarding code enforcement violations.
Perform other duties as assigned.