Construction Inspector I

Job Posting Closing on:

Monday, October 12, 2026

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Workdays & Hours:

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Class “C” driver’s license
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, within one (1) year of employment, a Class D Water Distribution certification from the State of Texas
• Must pass the City of Fort Worth Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) prior to job placement and a drug screen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Availability to work overtime and respond to call-backs on weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Completion of relevant Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) training courses
• The Construction Inspector I job responsibilities include: Monitor assigned construction projects and maintain accurate daily records, including preparing partial and final contractor payment estimates
• Collect and deliver potable water samples to the laboratory for bacteriological testing to help ensure water quality and safety
• Collaborate with inspection team members by providing coverage and support across multiple construction projects
• Partner with in-house design and GIS staff to accurately document the locations of underground bends, valves, and other appurtenances during installation
• Working Conditions and
• Physical Demand
• Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
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• Conditions of Employment
• The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
• The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.