Inspector II - Public Works Operations Maintenance chez City of Colorado Springs, CO
City of Colorado Springs, CO · Colorado Springs, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
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- Bureau à Colorado Springs
About the Department
Inspector II - Public Works Operations & Maintenance
The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Inspector II to the Public Works Operations & maintenance Team! As an Inspector II for this team, you will perform technical preliminary, interim, and final construction inspections for assigned engineering projects. These projects include roads, streets, appurtenant structures, catch basins, storm basins, bridges, drainage facilities, buildings, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, cross pans, and squared returns.
*This position is subject to budget-required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.*
Benefits Offered:
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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00AM - 3:30PM. Subject to on call/standby and emergency call out
Hiring Salary: $31.11 - $37.35
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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is room to grow! Click this link to view the salary range for this position: 2025 Salary Schedule
As an Inspector II for this team, you will:
- Conduct technical Inspects of construction, replacement, and repair projects in the public right-of-way
- Respond to all grading complaints and thoroughly investigate to help resolve any conflicts that may arise
- Ensure all construction activities meet City codes, engineering standards, and local, state, and federal environmental regulations
- Coordinate with City staff, contractors, developers, and other agencies; provide technical guidance and documentation, including reports and records
- Understand storm drain operations, capabilities, and limitations of equipment
- Operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operations
- Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, patching potholes, removing debris, and shoveling asphalt and snow
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive civil engineering inspection program
- Basic engineering designs and construction management
- Methods and techniques of concrete and materials testing and analysis; asphalt overlay, repair, and maintenance; and soil aggregates and associated pavement materials
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) regulations and requirements
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Demonstrate experience with exemplifying leadership, exceptional collaboration, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Position Duties
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
- Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field
- Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions
Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
We encourage all to apply!
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- An associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering technology or a related field
- Inspection certifications in material testing, especially in asphalt paving, concrete placement, and drainage maintenance
- Experience with overseeing drainage functions
- Possess upon hire and ability to maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
(NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)
Other Qualifications
Please contact Jamie Garcia at [email protected] or 719-385-5171 for any questions about this position.
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Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 lbs. frequently and sit, stand, and walk for extended periods. The ability to safely operate assigned vehicles is also required.
Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Office/field setting with travel from site to site
Extreme Temperature – Daily (possible exposure to inclement weather)
Wetness and Humidity – Daily
Respiratory Hazards – Several times per week (dirt, dust, gases/fumes, odors)
Noise and Vibrations – Daily
Physical Hazards – Daily (toxic chemicals)
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards – Occasionally (electrical currents)
Exposure to Communicable Diseases – Rarely
