Pipeline Construction Inspector I - Anacostia Depot

Pipeline Construction Inspector I - Anacostia Depot

The Pipeline Construction Inspector I is responsible for the inspection and reporting on the construction of new water and sewer main line installation, new and renewed service lateral connections, water and sewer relocation, paving replacement, and landscaping restoration. The Pipeline Construction Inspector I ensures that all work is done in accordance with WSSC's contract documents and procedures.

Essential Functions :

• Inspects water and sewer main line construction, new water and sewer lateral connection installations, water and sewer lateral connection renewals, water main rehabilitation including cleaning and lining, sewer and manhole rehabilitation, paving, sod, and landscaping restoration
• Checks for proper water and sewer tap installations
• Conducts and / or monitors compaction testing of backfilled soils during and after completion of the work
• Observes safety regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment, follows and enforces recommended safety practices
• Ensures required safety precautions are taken and proper traffic control is adhered to
• Schedules water main shutdowns, locates and operates valves, performs chlorination samplings, and other items necessary for the execution of contract work
• Advises contractors of deviations from the provisions of the contract and offers assistance to properly perform work
• Authorizes or declines materials and work quality
• Documents contractor's activities and progress through daily reports, photographs and record sketches to document accurate payment and claim evaluation
• Performs visual sewer main and manhole final inspection, oversees sewer air and mandrel testing, televising of sewer lateral connections, hydrostatic water main testing
• Prepares reports of findings
• Inspects restoration of areas disturbed during construction
• Prepares and transcribes patch and sod tickets
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

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Salary : $29.31 - $49.99

EEO Statement : AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.