Part-Time Utility Construction Inspector

Cleveland County Water (CCW) is currently seeking qualified applicants for the part-time, on-site position of Utility Construction Inspector. This role performs difficult skilled trades work inspecting utility construction, which may include: installing, repairing, and maintaining water distribution lines and appurtenances, operating heavy equipment, and related work.

Responsibilities Include:

• Act as a site inspector for construction projects by external vendors (DOT, CCW contractors, etc.)
• Locates and marks valves
• Flushes water lines
• Trains other technicians and ensures work is done safely and effectively
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water lines, services, meters, meter boxes, valves, water taps, fire hydrants, etc.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs pump stations and elevated storage tanks
• Perform general maintenance and upkeep of CCW land and facilities
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of utility lines
• Thorough knowledge of CCW water distribution system
• Thorough knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances
• Thorough knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work
• Ability to operate backhoe and other medium construction equipment
• Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions
• Ability to assign and oversee work of others on the jobsite
• Ability to solve problems and make autonomous decisions within scope of responsibilities and implement effectively
• Ability to plan activities and carry them through effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, and the general public.

Education, Certification, and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required. Considerable experience in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of water lines and operating heavy equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina commercial driver’s license

Cleveland County Water is a Sanitary District located in Cleveland County, NC. CCW serves a public water supply to a population of 60,000 and has over 22,000 active accounts.

All interested applicants must complete and return a CCW application which can be obtained from our website at www.clevelandcountywater.com.

Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed as follows:

Cleveland County Water, Attn: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 8, Shelby, NC 28151

Position open until filled.

Cleveland County Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer.