Utility Inspector

				Overview:

This is a provisional appointment.

Brief job description (essential functions of the job):

Under direction, the Utility Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance of city rules and regulations and inspecting job sites for general safety in the work zone.

Responsibilities:

Duties included but not limited to:

* Checks slips making sure contractors use an approved vendor from the city of Boston.
* Verifies work site is Covid-19 plan compliant.
* Ensures backfills and paving are supplied with cones and barriers for safety. Inspects patches after completion.
* Measures and records in tablet patch information less than 100 feet.
* Records patch locations and names of contractors; records information of lists of all job permits and all plate locations in handheld tablet.
* Records bad patches and bad castings in tablet. 
* Inspects sidewalks ensuring rules and regulations are met and are A.D.A. compliant.
* Re-inspects bad patches and casting ensuring utility or private contractor have satisfactorily completed work.  Closes out permits.
* Inspects CRMs in their assigned districts.
* Performs 90 day inspections after work by vendors and private companies have been completed.
* Inspects and updates plate listings for current and accurate information, which is posted to Public Works Department website.  This is very important during snow months to ensure safety.
* Inspects polling locations to make sure work is not within 500 feet of polling locations on voting days.
* Assigns districts in tablet for new permits not previously listed or inadvertently listed.
* Inspects guaranteed streets under different contracts.
* Routinely works on finalizing lists for permits in the system.  Creates spreadsheet of outstanding permits.
* Inspects Special Events routes, i.e. Marathon/Parade/Road Race) for easy access and safety.
* Performs related work as required.

Required to work any and all emergencies are directed by the Chief of Streets or designee.

Qualifications:

* At least two (2) years of fulltime, or equivalent part-time, paid general construction work or experience in related field.
* Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
* Working ability to prepare clear and concise reports, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to maintain harmonious relationships with co-workers, vendors, and members of the public.
*  Ability to identify, plan, and prioritize job responsibilities and tasks and determine and implement project timelines.
* Ability to create spreadsheets; google docs.
* Ability to use a handheld tablet device.
* Previous construction inspection/utility work preferred.
* OSHA training preferred.
* Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the position.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

TERMS:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade:  AFSCME/RA-14A

Hours per week:  35
			

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