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Construction Inspector I in Midvale

Energy Jobline ZR, Midvale, UT, United States


Raba Kistner, Inc.
Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are: Community, Integrity, Passion, Quality, Growth.

Position: Construction Inspector I
Location: Midvale, UT

Responsibilities

Inspect construction activities in accordance with established quality procedures and evaluate compliance with project plans, specifications, shop drawings and other project related documents.

Prepare and submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete testing and/or inspection reports on a daily basis in accordance with established quality procedures.

Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.

Train to perform field tests on materials and completed work using standard methods established by AASHTO, ASTM or other agency with appropriate, properly calibrated testing equipment.

Solve mathematical problems requiring simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and raising numbers to exponential powers. Round to the correct number of significant figures, calculate percentages, read graphs, and use simple geometric definitions and formulas.

Safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all documents and tools.

Contact assigned direct report for priorities and deadlines for assigned tasks.

Update the Direct Report on progress and delays on every task or assignment.

Safe usage and maintenance of individually assigned company vehicle and field equipment including use within company policy.

Carry out assigned duties in accordance with established procedures.

Meet directed priorities and deadlines.

Maintenance of certifications at the time of employment or obtained during employment.

Collection, preparation and transmittal of samples to laboratories.

Frequently lift and/or carry 60 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.

Potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.

Position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work responsibilities require out of town/overnight travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices and project locations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements. Able to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.

Good oral and written communications skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization.

Completion of Troxler Manufacturing or equal radiation safety course to use nuclear gauges, completion of State specific Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) for applicable testing/sampling procedures (or ability to complete within 6 months of employment).

Acquisition of ACI Field Testing Technician Level 1 certifications and trainings required.

Self‑motivated with good attendance record and ability to work independently.

Knowledge of the State specific manual of Uniform Traffic control Devices or Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the Standard.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ability to use hand tools such as sledgehammers, shovels, and picks.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk.

Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds; frequently required to lift and/or carry 60 pounds and move up to 100 pounds.

Must use hands and reach frequently.

Vision requirements include close vision, far vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth vision.

Noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Potential exposure to heavy equipment, hazardous chemicals, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; requires following proper safety procedures and using protective equipment.

Protracted or irregular hours and out‑of‑town/overnight travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/Disabled/Veteran. Drug Free Workplace.

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