Public Works Backflow Inspector

Public Works Backflow Inspector

Salary

$23.64 - $27.58 Hourly

Location

Service Center - 1101 E. Main Street, Mesquite, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2700013

Department

Public Works

Division

Utilities

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 4:00 PM Central

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $23.64/hr. minimum - $27.58/hr. mid-point (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of tasks in support of the utility function including backflow inspection, reviewing and verifying plans and specifications for installation and maintenance of backflow devices; and to compile reports of annual testing by contractors as well as notification to businesses and homeowners for required testing of backflow devices.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Production Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Review and evaluate specifications and drawings prior to pre-construction as needed.
• Attend and participate in public services meetings including pre-construction meetings, and meetings with customers as needed.
• Conduct site inspections assuring commercial businesses are code compliant and their backflow devices are inspected and in working order.
• Compile reports and databases for all inspections.
• Establish and maintain working contact with customers and contractors; answer questions and provide information to the public, city staff, contractors and customers.
• Prepare, review and update a variety of reports including daily inspection logs and code compliance files.
• Maintain TCEQ required inspection reports.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work closely with the construction engineering and building inspection divisions to assure inspection reports are completed.
• Appear in court and testify as necessary on code enforcement violations.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High School or GED.

EXPERIENCE

One year of increasingly responsible experience in public works inspections or related field including experience in plumbing, construction, or technical inspections.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid drivers license.

Must possess at least one of the following certifications:

1. Class C Distribution certification

2. Customer Service Inspection Certification

3. Backflow Protection Assembly Tester (BPAT), from the Texas Commission on

Environmental Quality

Employee must obtain successful completion of all three of the above certifications within one year of employment as a condition of continuing employment. Failure to obtain all three certifications will result in a non-disciplinary termination.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the Citys self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

For more information about the City of Mesquites employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits

01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

How many years experience do you have in public works inspections or related field including experience in plumbing, construction or technical inspections?

• No Experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

03

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select all certifications in which you currently possess for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

• No certifications
• Class C Distribution
• Customer Service Inspection
• Backflow Protection Assembly Tester (BPAT)

05

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

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Employer City of Mesquite

Address 1515 N Galloway Ave

Mesquite, Texas, 75149

Phone 9722166218

Website http://www.cityofmesquite.com