Job Information
City of Newport News UTILITY PIPELINE INSPECTOR, SENIOR in Newport News, Virginia
GENERAL STATEMENTOF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under limitedsupervision, this position inspects work completed on the water distributionsystem. Reports to the Utility Pipeline Inspector Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOBFUNCTIONS
Performs initial,follow-up and periodic inspections of water system construction projects andrelated installations to ensure continued compliance with WaterworksDistribution Standards and appropriate regulations.
Coordinatespre-construction meetings to inspect and review project drawings, materials,and verify contractor licensure; verifies and revises field changes andcontractor drawings to reflect as-built conditions and materials; reviewscontractual obligations, extension agreement submittals, inspection procedures,and utility installations performed by contractors.
Performs and logsnecessary testing to include soil tests, pressure tests, flushing anddisinfectant sampling. Maintains records and documentation on all inspections.Locates and assists Utility Locators with identifying, locating, and markingpipelines, service laterals, meters and other appurtenances owned and operatedby the department.
May serve as lead worker. Performs other duties asassigned