Inspector III - Public Works Maintenance Operations
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Building Maintenance
Overview
Salary: $33.91 - $40.71 Hourly
Location:
Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 17481
Division:
Public Works
Department:
Public Works Operations Maint.
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: 1/30/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position
Description:
Inspector III - Public Works Maintenance Operations
The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Inspector III to the Public Works Maintenance Operations team. As an Inspector III, you will perform highly technical preliminary, interim, and final construction inspections for assigned engineering projects. These projects include roads, streets, appurtenant structures, catch basins, storm basins, bridges, drainage facilities, buildings, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, cross pans, and squared returns.
Benefits- Paid Time Off:
Vacation, Sick, and Holidays - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- PERA Retirement
- Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
- Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
- Medical Management Programs
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
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Anticipated
Schedule:
6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignment after hire.
Job Type: Full-time; non-exempt
Hiring Range: $33.91 - $40.71
We re an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is room to grow!
Responsibilities- Inspect construction, replacement, and repair projects in the public right-of-way
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and specifications
- Oversee subdivision construction functions
- Review and inspect construction, the final release of financial assurances, and acceptance of improvements within the public right-of-way and public easements
- Oversee grading and erosion control to ensure conformance to City Engineering Standards and Specifications
- Respond to all grading complaints and thoroughly investigate to help resolve any conflicts that may arise
- Investigate citizen and business complaints; ensure all work completed complies with City codes and engineering standards, ADA regulations, and approved engineering specifications and plans; prepare related reports, and resolve the complaint if possible
- Research and compile technical data for assigned engineering activities including capital improvements construction operations
- Understand storm drain operations, capabilities, and limitations of equipment
- Coordinate concrete right-of-way repairs with the proper department, contact property owners as necessary
- Operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operations
- Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, patching potholes, removing debris, and shoveling asphalt and snow
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
- Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive civil engineering inspection program
- Basic engineering designs and construction management
- Methods and techniques of concrete and materials testing and analysis; asphalt overlay, repair, and maintenance; and soil aggregates and associated pavement materials
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- ADA requirements
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
This position requires strong leadership, exceptional collaboration, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
- Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver s license not subject to restrictions
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