Senior Public Works Inspector (Roadway Inspector) - Masco Corporation
Las Cruces, NM
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Senior Public Works Inspector (Roadway Inspector)
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Senior Public Works Inspector (Roadway Inspector)
Salary
$25.82 Hourly
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Job Type
Full-time Regular
Job Number
J055 09-24 LD
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/14/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Nature of Work
Inspects multiple projects during construction and upon completion to ensure compliance with City codes, utility construction standards, approved plans, and all applicable local, state and federal codes and regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Position functions primarily outdoors with exposure to varied weather and traffic conditions, heavy construction equipment, natural gas, potential cave-ins, radiation, chemicals, infectious diseases and high pressure water lines. Protective clothing/devices include hard hat, ear plugs, eye protection, and safety shoes.
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Position involves moderate physical effort; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; kneeling, stooping, climbing, bending; moving into and out of ditches, trenches and man holes.
WORK SITUATION FACTORS
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
This recruitment will be used to fill a Roadway Inspector position with the Public Works Department.
Full-time, regular, non-exempt position.
This position is graded RN17.
Duties and Responsibilities
+ Reviews plans to determine and order applicable corrections, substitutions, or additions where specifications have not been met related to quality, quantity, and methods of construction. This may include, but is not limited to asphalt, prime coat, tack coat, crack seal, micro surface, base course, earthwork, rock rip-rap, concrete, reinforced concrete, rebar, concrete masonry block, mortar, metal beams, and steel welding.
+ Provides i nterpretation and analysis of pumps, motors, hydraulic valves, drilling, logging, diffuser, pipe welding, coating inspection and repair, X-rays, cathodic protection potential readings, pipeline fittings and installations, bedding and backfill around pipe, continuity test for tracing wire, purging procedures as per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and lighting, traffic control, and signal installations to maintain compliance with regulations and operator-qualified covered tasks .
+ Coordinates, inspects and monitors utility installations which may include pipe bedding, back filling, and sewer/water main operations to verify and approve, or deny, installations based on contract compliance.
+ Quantifies installations to determine reimbursement; maintains records and verifies invoices to assist in timely and accurate processing of payments; interviews contractor staff to insure proper payment for the type of work performed; documents construction project progress to measure and account for material quantities.
+ Ensures approved plans and permits are on location and all test charts and as-builts are in compliance with specifications.
+ Serves as a liaison with contractors and City departments; works with contractors, engineers, and the general public to develop solutions on construction problems as they arise.
+ May inspect main gas lines, gas services, monitor the installation of gas pipe to residences and ensure poly gas lines are clear and within specifications; may monitor elector fusion and stoppling work; may inspect drainage structures, soils, asphalt and concrete to determine and communicate installation and design issues and coordinate required work with contractors.
+ May coordinate with various testing labs for soil, asphalt and concrete field tests to ensure quality testing procedures are followed; requests materials field tests when required or applicable; observes performance of test to determine accuracy; may conduct storm event inspections.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related field PLUS three (3) years of experience performing functions related to civil engineering. Previous work experience in field inspection and laboratory material testing is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy. Certification requirement based on need: Roadway - NICET II Certificationor TTCP Certification; Department of Transportation (DOT) Operator Qualification (OQ) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:codes, standards and specifications related to the design and construction of roadway (surface and subsurface) and drainage projects; construction practices, techniques, and materials used in the maintenance of roadway (surface and subsurface) and drainage projects, subdivisions, and private permits; occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to construction sites; construction equipment and their operation as necessary to complete the installations required such as lay down machines, welding and stoppling equipment, and drilling rigs for wells; equipment and their operation used to test installations to assure compliance such as nuclear densometer, pressure test gauges, thickness gauges; City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet time-sensitive deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; read, understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with a variety of specifications, schematic drawings, blueprints, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; effectively operate and obtain and interpret results from a variety of industry related tools, equipment, meters, and devices; make mathematical calculations to measure quantities of completed work, calculate surface areas, lineal distances, and volumes of measured quantities; verify calculations submitted for compliance and accuracy; safely operate a motor vehicle and navigate across even and uneven surfaces; communicate effectively orally and in writing; research and compile applicable information and maintain accurate records; prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations; review documents and extract relevant information; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives.
Skills in: analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations to address issues and/or improve services, procedures, policies, and methods based on findings; researching, analyzing, interpreting and communicating policies, regulations, and technical procedures and information; using independent judgment and personal initiative; maintaining complete and accurate records; operating standard office equipment, calculators, thermometers, anemometer, pressure gauges and personal computers with installed generic and specialized software; interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
As per provisions specified in the individual contract or grant. To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits)
01
Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
+ Yes
+ No
02
Do you have, at a minimum, an Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or related field? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the process.)
+ Yes
+ No
03
Do you have at a minimum, at least three (3) years of performing functions related to civil engineering? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)
+ Yes
+ No
04
Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?
+ Yes
+ No
05
If you answered "YES" to the question above, please provide the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.
06
Position requires a Roadway - NICET II Certification or TTCP Certification. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the license/certification section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
+ Yes
+ No
07
A Department of Transportation (DOT) Operator Qualification (OQ) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire. Are you able to obtain this certification within one year?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Agency
City of Las Cruces
Address
P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004
Phone
575-528-3100575-528-3100
Website
http://www.lascruces.gov
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
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Senior Public Works Inspector (Roadway Inspector)
Salary
$25.82 Hourly
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Job Type
Full-time Regular
Job Number
J055 09-24 LD
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/14/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Nature of Work
Inspects multiple projects during construction and upon completion to ensure compliance with City codes, utility construction standards, approved plans, and all applicable local, state and federal codes and regulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Position functions primarily outdoors with exposure to varied weather and traffic conditions, heavy construction equipment, natural gas, potential cave-ins, radiation, chemicals, infectious diseases and high pressure water lines. Protective clothing/devices include hard hat, ear plugs, eye protection, and safety shoes.
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Position involves moderate physical effort; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; kneeling, stooping, climbing, bending; moving into and out of ditches, trenches and man holes.
WORK SITUATION FACTORS
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
This recruitment will be used to fill a Roadway Inspector position with the Public Works Department.
Full-time, regular, non-exempt position.
This position is graded RN17.
Duties and Responsibilities
+ Reviews plans to determine and order applicable corrections, substitutions, or additions where specifications have not been met related to quality, quantity, and methods of construction. This may include, but is not limited to asphalt, prime coat, tack coat, crack seal, micro surface, base course, earthwork, rock rip-rap, concrete, reinforced concrete, rebar, concrete masonry block, mortar, metal beams, and steel welding.
+ Provides i nterpretation and analysis of pumps, motors, hydraulic valves, drilling, logging, diffuser, pipe welding, coating inspection and repair, X-rays, cathodic protection potential readings, pipeline fittings and installations, bedding and backfill around pipe, continuity test for tracing wire, purging procedures as per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and lighting, traffic control, and signal installations to maintain compliance with regulations and operator-qualified covered tasks .
+ Coordinates, inspects and monitors utility installations which may include pipe bedding, back filling, and sewer/water main operations to verify and approve, or deny, installations based on contract compliance.
+ Quantifies installations to determine reimbursement; maintains records and verifies invoices to assist in timely and accurate processing of payments; interviews contractor staff to insure proper payment for the type of work performed; documents construction project progress to measure and account for material quantities.
+ Ensures approved plans and permits are on location and all test charts and as-builts are in compliance with specifications.
+ Serves as a liaison with contractors and City departments; works with contractors, engineers, and the general public to develop solutions on construction problems as they arise.
+ May inspect main gas lines, gas services, monitor the installation of gas pipe to residences and ensure poly gas lines are clear and within specifications; may monitor elector fusion and stoppling work; may inspect drainage structures, soils, asphalt and concrete to determine and communicate installation and design issues and coordinate required work with contractors.
+ May coordinate with various testing labs for soil, asphalt and concrete field tests to ensure quality testing procedures are followed; requests materials field tests when required or applicable; observes performance of test to determine accuracy; may conduct storm event inspections.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related field PLUS three (3) years of experience performing functions related to civil engineering. Previous work experience in field inspection and laboratory material testing is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy. Certification requirement based on need: Roadway - NICET II Certificationor TTCP Certification; Department of Transportation (DOT) Operator Qualification (OQ) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:codes, standards and specifications related to the design and construction of roadway (surface and subsurface) and drainage projects; construction practices, techniques, and materials used in the maintenance of roadway (surface and subsurface) and drainage projects, subdivisions, and private permits; occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to construction sites; construction equipment and their operation as necessary to complete the installations required such as lay down machines, welding and stoppling equipment, and drilling rigs for wells; equipment and their operation used to test installations to assure compliance such as nuclear densometer, pressure test gauges, thickness gauges; City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet time-sensitive deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; read, understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with a variety of specifications, schematic drawings, blueprints, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; effectively operate and obtain and interpret results from a variety of industry related tools, equipment, meters, and devices; make mathematical calculations to measure quantities of completed work, calculate surface areas, lineal distances, and volumes of measured quantities; verify calculations submitted for compliance and accuracy; safely operate a motor vehicle and navigate across even and uneven surfaces; communicate effectively orally and in writing; research and compile applicable information and maintain accurate records; prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations; review documents and extract relevant information; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives.
Skills in: analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations to address issues and/or improve services, procedures, policies, and methods based on findings; researching, analyzing, interpreting and communicating policies, regulations, and technical procedures and information; using independent judgment and personal initiative; maintaining complete and accurate records; operating standard office equipment, calculators, thermometers, anemometer, pressure gauges and personal computers with installed generic and specialized software; interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
As per provisions specified in the individual contract or grant. To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits)
01
Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
+ Yes
+ No
02
Do you have, at a minimum, an Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or related field? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the process.)
+ Yes
+ No
03
Do you have at a minimum, at least three (3) years of performing functions related to civil engineering? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)
+ Yes
+ No
04
Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?
+ Yes
+ No
05
If you answered "YES" to the question above, please provide the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.
06
Position requires a Roadway - NICET II Certification or TTCP Certification. Do you meet this minimum requirement? (If you fail to include this information under the license/certification section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)
+ Yes
+ No
07
A Department of Transportation (DOT) Operator Qualification (OQ) certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire. Are you able to obtain this certification within one year?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Agency
City of Las Cruces
Address
P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004
Phone
575-528-3100575-528-3100
Website
http://www.lascruces.gov
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
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