CareerPlan

Utility Inspector - (Dallas Water Utilities) Civil Service)

Dallas, TXFull-time$52k–$60k2026-07-17 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Inspects, investigates, and enforces city codes for water infrastructure, pipes, construction, drainage, and storm sewer systems to ensure compliance with safety, engineering plans, and regulations.

Role type

Utility Inspector (Water/Wastewater Infrastructure)

Builds

Ensures proper water delivery, management, drainage, and safe public transportation services.

Domain

Municipal Utilities / Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Inspection practices, water infrastructure knowledge, applicable standards/ordinances, power and hand tools, construction plans interpretation, code enforcement, vehicle regulation, CCTV inspection, contract document adherence

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Closed circuit television (CCTV)

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections on water/wastewater equipment; investigate alleged code violations; issue notices of violation; inspect complex construction projects and storm sewer systems; regulate ground transportation vehicles; inventory storm sewer systems; inspect water/wastewater construction projects for adherence to contracts.

Seniority

Mid-level IC (requires 3 years experience or equivalent education)