Water & Sewer Field Inspection Technologist

Location: Avon, OH

Compensation: $24–$32 per hour

A day in the role

Sunrise finds you on-site, walking a trench line, confirming pipe materials and bedding meet the plans. You measure depths, photograph key milestones, and record observations that will live in the project files. Mid-morning, you review submittals and redlines, flagging discrepancies against specifications. After lunch, you update GIS and AutoCAD drawings to reflect as-built conditions and asset details. A contractor calls—you head over to verify quantities for payment. Before the day ends, you mark underground utilities in accordance with O.U.P.S. requirements and stop by a residence to inspect a sewer lateral connection. If a locate request or infrastructure issue pops up after hours, you’re ready to respond.

What you’ll deliver

• Daily on-site inspections for water and sewer construction to verify conformance with engineering plans, specifications, safety protocols, and departmental standards.
• Independent monitoring of contractor activities, confirmation of materials and installation methods, and clear documentation of progress.
• Comprehensive field records: measurements, photographs, sketches, reports, and detailed observations.
• O.U.P.S.-compliant utility locating and marking in the field.
• Careful review of engineering drawings, construction plans, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and compliance.
• Use of GIS and AutoCAD to review, edit, and maintain infrastructure maps, drawings, and asset management data.
• Inspections of residential and commercial installations, including sewer lateral connections, repairs, and separation projects.
• Assistance with the backflow prevention testing program—maintaining records, reports, and related correspondence.
• Coordination with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, residents, and city departments to resolve field questions.
• Verification of quantities, materials, and completed work for contract compliance and payment documentation.
• Meticulous organization of project files, inspection reports, correspondence, and technical records.
• On-site technical guidance and oversight for engineering interns as needed.
• Timely response to emergency utility locate requests and infrastructure-related concerns.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, construction inspection practices, and water distribution/sewer collection systems.
• Field experience in construction inspection, utility infrastructure, surveying, or similar (preferred).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, plans, maps, sketches, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with GIS/Esri tools and AutoCAD for infrastructure records and drawing updates.
• Knowledge of underground utility locating tools and procedures.
• Strong math, measurement, documentation, and recordkeeping capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and general computer applications.
• Clear communication with contractors, engineers, residents, and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to work independently in field and office settings.
• Safety-minded around active construction sites; able to walk, climb, kneel, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.