Utility Inspector Position Available In Polk, Florida

Utility Inspector 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Applications can be completed online or in person at our Human Resources Office at 500 Third Street NW. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Team at 863-291-5650 or humanresources@mywinterhaven.com. The City of Winter Haven is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Utility Inspector to oversee and ensure quality control of utility construction projects. This role involves monitoring work to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and safety regulations.

Job Title:

Utility Inspector Category:

Full-Time Application Closing Date:

May 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Salary and Benefits:

$21.91 Per Hour Minimum Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments 12 Paid Holidays Per Year 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities Employee Assistance Program – to include

Mental Health Assistance/Services Essential Job Functions:

Performs responsible technical work inspecting utility site development, water and reuse distribution; sanitary and storm sewer collection systems construction and repairs to ensure such complies with City approved construction documents/policy, local, state, and federal codes, standards and specifications. Inspects the construction of utility site projects, lift station construction, water and reuse distribution systems and sanitary and storm sewer collection systems. Verifies construction conforms to applicable codes, specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements. Performs certificate of occupancy inspections in coordination with the building department. Advises contractors of non-conforming work or materials, and directs the correction of non-conforming work. Observes contractors’ tests of utility systems and determines whether they pass or fail. Keeps complete records of project documentation, and all inspections and communications pertaining to the work; renders daily inspection reports for a coordinated review by the Project Manager and the Inspector to ensure accurate and sufficient record is submitted. Keeps a record of the daily quantity of work performed by contractors; records contractor non-pursuit days and justification for such. Makes field sketches of installed systems as required and confirm construction as design or details approved field changes. Verifies the accuracy of utility system as-built drawings. Maintains current knowledge of codes, plans, specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements. Reviews and remarks upon site development plans throughout design phases as prepared by or submitted for utility construction projects. Performs limited utility “locates” as related to construction inspection and final acceptance of new utilities. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required. Performs planning and implementation for outages for planned and emergency operations. Coordinates with other departments and agencies in inspections for successful projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of utility site development activities, lift stations, water and reuse distribution, and sewer collection system construction methods and practices. Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulatory requirements pertaining to site development construction. Ability to gain knowledge of the existing City water and sewer system; read and interpret site development construction plans and specifications; and review, and determine as-built accuracy. Must be able to work and coordinate with a team and self-motivate.

Minimum Education & Experience:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Three years’ experience in the construction or inspection of water and sewer systems. An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.

Special Requirements:

Absence of non-prescribed controlled substances in the applicant’s system as verified by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven. Possession of a valid FL driver’s license and a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven. Possession of a FDEP Class (3) Water Distribution License or higher, and an Asbestos Certification and a medically approved asbestos fit test preferred, or the commitment to obtain each within (12) months of employment. Schedule may include planned night or after scheduled working hour inspections. Physical /

Environmental Factors:

Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to sufficiently perform strenuous tasks under varying environmental conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

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