Public Works Inspector I/II

City of Wildomar • Wildomar, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Wildomar is currently recruiting for a Public Works Inspector to join our Engineering/Public Works Department. As the City continues to grow, we are seeking an individual who is motivated and ready to support the City's development and contribute to projects that shape Wildomar's future. The City provides great health benefits and a welcoming work environment! The City of Wildomar offers a 4/10 work schedule, generous annual leave and participates in the CalPERS Pension Retirement System, new members benefit from a 2% @62 retirement formula, and classic members have a 2.7%@55 retirement formula, with the City paying 100% of the employee contribution rate! Applications are accepted through Sunday, August 2, 2026. Apply today!

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in sub-professional engineering work involving public works construction inspection experience (for Inspector I).
• Three (3) years of experience in sub-professional engineering work involving public works construction inspection experience (for Inspector II).
• Equivalent to the completion of a High School diploma.
• Possession of a State of California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance program.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Ability to detect and locate faulty materials and work and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications and prepares accurate engineering records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to work from sketches, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Ability to use a variety of field-testing devices.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs, records, and clear and concise reports and documentation.
• Ability to maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop sound solutions, while maintaining safety at all times.
• Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work fairly and courteously with all customers.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other City departments, and other parties of interest.
• Ability to read maps and learn the City's geography.
• Ability to maintain and follow department policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to deliver quality customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Nice To Haves

• The completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
• Certification as a Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspects a variety of public works and public utilities construction and maintenance projects such as grading and paving, sewers, storm drains, traffic signals and other city department construction projects on a routine basis.
• Checks plans and specifications for conformance to City specifications; determines acceptability of materials; ensures that utilities have been contacted and permits applied for.
• Inspects potable and non-potable water systems and sanitary sewer systems, including installation, testing, maintenance, and repair.
• Inspects storm water drainage systems and year-round protections, including compliance with NPDES standards.
• Inspects concrete street improvements, including sidewalks, drive approaches, wheelchair ramps, block walls, and other elements; inspects asphalt concrete street paving and slurry seal coating; ensures correct street sections checking grades and elevations.
• Observes earthwork grading, slope construction, earthen berms and surface drainage; reviews soils compaction reports and grading certificates.
• Inspects all aspects of traffic control set-ups and maintenance for conformance with codes, specifications and safety practices.
• Inspects underground dry utility systems.
• Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information, including the general public, developers, contractors and utility representatives.
• Interprets construction plans and specifications; prepares and makes recommendations on change orders; confers with City engineering staff on design problems encountered in the field; prepares cost estimates.
• Performs final inspection of construction projects for field acceptance; prepares list of required corrections prior to field acceptance or final bond exoneration; issues certificates of occupancy.
• Reviews as-build drawings for public works facilities and utility projects.
• Attends locator meetings with contractors and representatives of various utilities.
• Maintains reports and records.
• Participates in joint inspections of properties with other agencies and City departments.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Great health benefits
• Generous annual leave
• CalPERS Pension Retirement System (2% @62 for new members, 2.7%@55 for classic members)
• City pays 100% of the employee contribution rate for CalPERS

What This Job Offers

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