Arapahoe County (CO)-posted about 2 months ago
$29 - $43/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Littleton, CO
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

Arapahoe County's Public Works and Development (PWD) Department is seeking a Maintenance Inspector to join our team in the Road and Bridge Division. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence and a desire to serve Arapahoe County. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, meaningful work, and a flexible and supportive work environment. Some of the benefits of working for PWD include: 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holidays (24 hours) per year 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your professional career Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan - see benefits tab for more detail The Pavement Maintenance Inspector performs a variety of technical and administrative duties associated with quality assurance and inspections within the Road and Bridge Division. The position conducts on-site inspections, construction plan reviews, and data collection and analysis to ensure compliance with county, state, and federal standards and specifications.

  • Primarily works with asphalt paving and asphalt patching inspections.
  • Plans, coordinates, and inspects Public Works projects, such as streets, bridges, drainage, and other maintenance projects and installations to ensure compliance with County construction standards.
  • Reviews and inspects materials, grades, and other work for compliance with standard and special specifications, details, plans, and standard construction practices and takes samples for various materials tests as required. Reviews and evaluates test data to ensure compliance with adopted standards. Develops recommended remedial actions based on findings.
  • Coordinates the scope of work for assigned projects, providing direction and clarity to contractors and outside consultants by participating in preliminary project design review and review of traffic control plans. Conducts pre-construction meetings and coordinates final acceptance procedure, walk-through, and letters.
  • Reviews pay apps from contractors and consultants. Assists and conducts project progress meetings and project conferences. Provides necessary feedback, proposed updates, quantities, additions, deletions, and change orders to contractors. Reviews project schedules and resolves conflicts.
  • Conducts inspections of road construction, including pre-paving road tests of sub-grade/ base course and paving operations.
  • Accepts, rejects or requires modification to contracted and in-house crew work as necessary. Negotiates cost for additional work when necessary or desirable.
  • Conducts inspection of Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control (GESC) Best Management Practices (BMPs) associated with construction projects.
  • Conducts facility acceptance process for developer/contractor constructed public works improvements. Responsible for timely response to all correspondence and telephone calls, scheduling and conducting acceptance inspections, developing and communicating facility deficiencies, monitoring developer compliance to timely repair criteria, and granting acceptance.
  • Assists in the development of the annual Road and Bridge maintenance programs such as concrete replacements, street surface seals, overlays, and reconstructs. Assists in determining the extent of work necessary for each program. Determines the appropriate bid items and quantities for each of these programs. Develops the engineers estimate for each project. Helps in making minor design changes to improve or correct deficiencies.
  • Provides assistance during snow storms with decisions regarding resource allocations and contracted snow removal
  • Knowledge of State and County construction standards and construction specifications related to roadway construction and maintenance and County rights-of-ways.
  • Knowledge of the rules and regulations within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
  • Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate blueprints or plans and profile sheets relating to construction and repair.
  • Ability to operate tools and equipment associated with road inspections.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment and a variety of computer systems and applications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • 3+ years of experience in public works construction is required for the Pavement Maintenance Inspector
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background and motor vehicle checks is required.
  • Possession of a valid Colorado Class "R" driver's license or the ability to obtain within two (2) weeks of appointment is required.
  • Previous lead or supervisory experience is preferred for the Lead Pavement Maintenance Inspector.
  • 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
  • 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holidays (24 hours) per year
  • 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
  • Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your professional career
  • Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan
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