Construction Inspector II

Job Title

Under direction, is responsible for performing journey level work inspecting the construction of public capital construction and rehabilitation construction projects, to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and specifications.

Inspection work is done on medium to large size projects such as major and minor streets, drainage systems, bridge constructions, and related activities. Working conditions are inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp / wet surfaces, hazardous materials, flammable liquids, high noise areas, dust, and unfavorable fumes and vapors. Exercises no supervision. Additional benefits provided by department.

Work location : Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard, Building 2, San Antonio, TX 78233. Work hours : 7 : 45 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspects bridge constructions such as drill shafts, columns, embankments, wing walls, and guard rails.
• Utilizes surveying or construction equipment, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, to inspect sewer mains for line and grade levels and conduct sewer air tests.
• Resolves complaints from the general public on construction related activities.
• Coordinates construction or repair activities between contractors and utility companies to avoid conflicts and to ensure a minimum disruption of services.
• Communicates and meets with the general public as well as with City and State officials regarding sequence of construction.
• Coordinates with other divisions, to clean sewers, set up traffic signs, and barricade road hazards when working around construction sites.
• Ensures that contractor conforms to safety rules and regulations, to include proper shoring trenches in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Prepares and maintains accurate daily project logs and prepares estimates.
• Ensures that all materials and work by the contractor is in accordance with standard specifications.
• Learns specifications for construction over Edward's Recharge Zone.
• Assists in training the Construction Inspector I's on inspection methods, report writing procedures, and related tasks.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Applicant information :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The City of San Antonio strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.