Road & Bridge Asphalt Maintenance Inspector

NOTE:

• This posting has been reopened, and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply to this posting again.

• 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
• 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holidays (24 hours) per year
• 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your professional career
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan - see benefits tab for more detail

• Pavement Maintenance Inspector: $28.99 to $43.48, with an anticipated hiring range of $36.24.

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

The Pavement Maintenance Inspector performs the following duties:

• Primarily works with asphalt paving and asphalt patching inspections.
• Plans, coordinates, and inspects Public Works projects, such as streets, bridges, drainage, and other maintenance projects and installations to ensure compliance with County construction standards.
• Reviews and inspects materials, grades, and other work for compliance with standard and special specifications, details, plans, and standard construction practices and takes samples for various materials tests as required. Reviews and evaluates test data to ensure compliance with adopted standards. Develops recommended remedial actions based on findings.
• Coordinates the scope of work for assigned projects, providing direction and clarity to contractors and outside consultants by participating in preliminary project design review and review of traffic control plans. Conducts pre-construction meetings and coordinates final acceptance procedure, walk-through, and letters.
• Reviews pay apps from contractors and consultants. Assists and conducts project progress meetings and project conferences. Provides necessary feedback, proposed updates, quantities, additions, deletions, and change orders to contractors. Reviews project schedules and resolves conflicts.
• Conducts inspections of road construction, including pre-paving road tests of sub-grade/ base course and paving operations.
• Accepts, rejects or requires modification to contracted and in-house crew work as necessary. Negotiates cost for additional work when necessary or desirable.
• Conducts inspection of Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control (GESC) Best Management Practices (BMPs) associated with construction projects.
• Conducts facility acceptance process for developer/contractor constructed public works improvements. Responsible for timely response to all correspondence and telephone calls, scheduling and conducting acceptance inspections, developing and communicating facility deficiencies, monitoring developer compliance to timely repair criteria, and granting acceptance.
• Assists in the development of the annual Road and Bridge maintenance programs such as concrete replacements, street surface seals, overlays, and reconstructs. Assists in determining the extent of work necessary for each program. Determines the appropriate bid items and quantities for each of these programs. Develops the engineers estimate for each project. Helps in making minor design changes to improve or correct deficiencies.
• Provides assistance during snow storms with decisions regarding resource allocations and contracted snow removal

• Knowledge of State and County construction standards and construction specifications related to roadway construction and maintenance and County rights-of-ways.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate blueprints or plans and profile sheets relating to construction and repair.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment associated with road inspections.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and a variety of computer systems and applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of experience in public works construction is required for the Pavement Maintenance Inspector, and 5+ years of experience in public works construction is required for the Lead Pavement Maintenance Inspector.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience is preferred for the Lead Pavement Maintenance Inspector.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of pre-employment background and motor vehicle checks is required.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Class "R" driver's license or the ability to obtain within two (2) weeks of appointment is required.

• Spends 60% of the time sitting and 40% of the time either upright or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 40 lbs.
• Uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 40 lbs.
• Approx. 30%-50% of time climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

* Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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