Waterworks Inspector I

County of Kauai

3d•$4,388•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects various phases of waterworks construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and agreements of work; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.
Two and one half (2 ½) years of inspectional or investigative work experience involving the enforcement of laws, ordinances and/or rules and regulations.
One (1) year of work experience related to pipeline installation, or other related waterworks construction or installation.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 of equivalent), and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.

Responsibilities

Inspects various phases of waterworks projects involving the construction and installation of pipelines and reservoirs, buildings, intakes, wells, and sources.
Meets with contractors, engineers and other concerning methods, procedures, and materials to be used in various phases of construction.
Interprets plans and specifications and may, with approval from supervisor allow minor deviations on plans.
Checks line and grade in the construction of concrete drains, laying of sewer pipes, or in the laying of pavement materials.
Checks forms for workmanship, alignment, and strength.
Checks clearing and grubbing of rights of way.
Checks the pouring of concrete or asphalt.
Inspects the erection of false work, forms of the timbering and bracing of trenches.
Inspects street trenching and backfills.
Keeps records of labor, materials, and prepares reports as required.
Maintains daily log of contractor’s work progress, test results and notes on deviations.
Maintains records and files.
Checks to see that safety practices are observed.
Follows up on restoration of facilities, site and adjacent and vehicle assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.