Job: Construction Inspector
Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Hourly
Wage: $30.61-$34.45/hr.
Location: Grand Junction, CO.
Job Description:
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About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction seeks a solution-oriented Construction Inspector to assist in providing quality controls on wide variety of capital projects, including roadway, sidewalks, utilities, parks, trails, and other public infrastructure projects. This position will be responsible for performing field inspections to insure compliance with construction specifications, working with contractors to resolve construction issues, and providing project documentation. Applicants with attention to detail, that have strong communication skills, and want to be involved in improving the quality of life for your community are encouraged to apply.
About the Engineering and Transportation Division:
The mission of the Engineering Division is to plan and manage the improvement and expansion of public infrastructure systems to support safety, maintain acceptable levels of service, and accommodate future growth. Engineering is comprised of a wide range of services focused on master planning, surveying, design, right-of-way permitting, inspection, and construction management. The Engineering Division supports multiple departments within the City to provide complete project management capabilities for capital projects involving streets, utilities, facilities, public safety, parks, and trails.
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do:
- Conduct inspections on construction projects, storm and sewer lines, asphalt and traffic control projects to ensure that all jobs are completed according to City standards, specifications and quality standards.
- Receive and review new development plans or City projects to ensure understanding and scope of project; check plans for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Schedule and conduct preconstruction meetings with developers, contractors, material suppliers, planners, engineers, utility companies and other interested parties.
- Perform testing of materials used in assigned projects.
- Document and maintain accurate records of inspection work performed.
- Perform acceptance and warranty walk-throughs upon completion of project.
- Conduct testing to verify horizontal and vertical alignment of installations.
- Conduct City-wide street surveys to determine the need for asphalt overlays, concrete needs and other repairs.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Qualifications
This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:
- Four (4) years of construction or inspections experience.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
- Possession of or ability to obtain materials testing certifications.
- Possession of or ability to obtain ACI certification.
- Possession of or ability to obtain Worksite Traffic Technician certification.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Supplemental Information
City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.