Public Works Inspector I

Public Works Inspector I

Salary

$22.27 - $28.96 Hourly

Location

Denton, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-00180

Department

Engineering Services

Division

Public Works Inspections

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

7/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

Responsible for inspections of safety measures and restoration activities related to excavation or construction work within city easements and public rights of way (ROW) as performed by various utilities and other ROW users during the course of facility maintenance and development projects; as well as general policing of health, safety and welfare issues during construction/ excavation work in public ROW. Assists in the inspections of public improvement construction of streets, utilities, sidewalks, and drainage for compliance with local, state, and federal code, regulations, and specifications as required.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Inspects and observes construction activities on a daily basis, including inspecting safety measures and ROW restoration of municipal and franchise utility companies.
• Proactively documents construction progress and revisions to permitted scope of work.
• Coordinates with utility companies to schedule required inspections.
• Prevents and discontinues hazardous or unpermitted construction activity within ROW.
• Monitors administrative activities during and prior to active construction; meeting with utilities as necessary for discussion and review of construction activities and/or utility conflict resolution.
• Issues Wireless Permits and ROW Permits upon receipt, plan review, and acceptance of complete application.
• Performs and/or monitors the testing of backfill and construction materials as required.
• Collects and conveys information for city approval of revised plans during active construction.
• Responds to citizens? concerns as they relate to construction sites and ROW.
• Enforces ROW Construction Management Ordinance, City Standard Specifications, Assists with the enforcement offranchise agreements, and similar regulatory material.
• Enforces SWPPP at construction sites, and coordinates with Watershed Protection staff as required.
• Attends and provides input during pre-design and pre-construction meetings for CIPs, subdivisions, or other developments with public improvements as required.
• Fosters positive utility coordination through technological advancement, research and organizational cooperation activities.
• Assists management in research or data collection for inspections activities and quality control.
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.

Additional Duties:

• Assists management in updating city ordinances, specifications, and other regulatory documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years? experience in Public Works Inspections and/or work related to the Civil Engineering Field (i.e. drafting, surveying, utility construction, or construction technology).

OR

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of college/trade school related to drafting, surveying, utility construction, or related technical curriculum.
• One (1) year of experience in Public Works Inspections and/or work related to the Civil Engineering Field (i.e. drafting, surveying, utility construction, or construction technology).

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lead and offer guidance in a professional manner per policies.
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to effectively manage time and schedule daily activities.
• Ability to operate and maintain a motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Skill in using problem solving abilities under stressful situations.

Preferences:Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:

• Prior public works construction and/or utility inspections experience.
• Academic curriculum in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have and maintain a valid Class ?C? Driver?s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class ?C? driver?s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver?s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
• Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required
• Must attend and successfully complete the Citys Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment (if required to drive City vehicle or personal vehicle for City business)

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for how often:

Y = Yes

N = No

E = extensive (100-70%)

M = moderate (60-30%)

I = infrequent (20-10%)

A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:

• Standing: M
• Sitting: M
• Walking: E
• Lifting: I
• Carrying: I
• Pushing/Pulling: A
• Overhead Work: A
• Fine Dexterity: I
• Kneeling: I
• Crouching: I
• Crawling: A
• Bending: I
• Twisting: I
• Climbing: A
• Balancing: M
• Vision: E
• Hearing: E
• Talking: E
• Video Display: E
• Other: E ? mobile devices

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:The essential functions of this position require the use of computers, calculators, video equipment, tape measures, rulers, levels, motor vehicle.

Environmental Factors:The essential functions of this position are performed both inside and outside, all year round.

EEO STATEMENT

City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is City of Dentons policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

E-Verify:

The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employees authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.

01

Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest completed level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree or Technical Certification
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

This position requires working overtime outside of regular business hours as needed. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in this field?

• 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
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

05

Do you possess a Class "C" Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Denton

Address 601 E. Hickory Street

Suite B

Denton, Texas, 76205

Phone (940) 349-8340

Website http://www.cityofdenton.com