Upper Darby Township has an immediate opening for a Construction Inspector performs technical work inspecting street and highway construction and repair projects. The inspector is responsible for overseeing the workmanship to ensure compliance with specifications and standards and notifying contractors of non-conformity with contractual agreements.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Inspect contact construction and repair work of township streets, sidewalks curbs, gutters and driveways, ascertain whether lines and grades conform to plans and specifications, observe materials being laid, finished and compacted to insure proper quantity and quality and adequate workmanship.
• Inspection of pedestrian and vehicular bridges.
• Inspection of Stormwater management systems on post construction sites.
• Inspection of stormwater management systems on active construction sites to ensure the proper installation of approved systems.
• Inspection of Stormwater outfalls and facilities in compliance with MS4 program. May include outfall screening, water sampling, etc. for illicit discharge detection.
Must have knowledge of construction and repair methods and techniques used for streets and highways; the materials and equipment used in street and highway construction and repair projects; and construction plan and specification reading and interpretation.
Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, two years of experience in street or highway construction and repair, valid driver’s license and clean driving history, and possession of a LTAP certificate or ability to get one within 1 year of employment. Preference will be given to candidates with experience as an inspector.
Upper Darby Township offers competitive wages as well as an excellent benefits package which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision, pension plan and life insurance. Employees also have the option to obtain supplemental coverage to fully address their personal needs. The starting rate for this position is $29.61, which equates to $61,588 annually with a 40 hour/week schedule)
Interested candidates must apply on our employment website at www.upperdarby.org/jobs.
Upper Darby Township is a municipal government, where every day we embrace that Upper Darby is the World in One Place. We are proud of our employees, individuals from all walks of life, with deep ties to our township who collectively work together to promote the welfare and health of our community.
This history of Upper Darby Township is vast and exists across colonial America, the founding our nation, and beyond. Upper Darby’s population has grown and changed with every era, reflecting the diversity of the United States and the world beyond. Any employees interested in the history of the township are encouraged to become familiar with the Upper Darby Historical Society, (http://udhistory.com).
More info at https://www.upperdarby.org/Jobs