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Local Agency Engineering Associates

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Public Works Inspector

Placentia, CA · On-site

Public Works Inspector will work on Public Works Construction projects including concrete curbs ... Understands general construction, methods, materials, safety practices, quality control, and ...

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Public Works Director

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

$104K - $162K/yr

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK The purpose of this classification is to plan, direct, manage, and oversee operations and activities associated with public works for the city. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The ...

Local Agency Engineering Associates

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Public Works Inspector

Placentia, CA · On-site

Public Works Inspector will work on Public Works Construction projects including concrete curbs ... Understands general construction, methods, materials, safety practices, quality control, and ...

City of Sparks, NV

Public Works Director

Sparks, NV · On-site

$142K - $214K/yr

COMPLETELY fill out and updateyour general online application before attaching it to any job ... Knowledge of principles and practices of labor negotiations and employee contract administration

Lincoln County

Public Works Director

Newport, OR

$131K - $176K/yr

Position Summary PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR $133,694.00 - $179,674.00 Annually (DOQ) Plus Excellent ... The Facilities division maintains 160,000 sq/ft in 12 General Fund buildings and 42,000 sq/ft in ...

Lincoln County, OR

Public Works Director

Newport, OR · On-site

$131K - $176K/yr

Public Works Division: ADMINISTRATION Opening Date: 06/22/2026 Position Summary PUBLIC WORKS ... The Facilities division maintains 160,000 sq/ft in 12 General Fund buildings and 42,000 sq/ft in ...

City of Lomita

Public Works Superintendent

Lomita, CA · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, and oversees the City's field operations and ... The Public Works Operations Superintendent serves as a member of the Department's management team ...

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City

$22.71/hr

The Public Works Department is seeking a General Laborer to support operations within the Solid ... Capable of standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods and performing physical labor ...

Clarendon Hills

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Clarendon Hills, IL · On-site

$133K - $178K/yr

Work is performed under the general direction of the Village Manager who reviews work through ... Thorough experience in public works operations including water distribution, including considerable ...

City of Northport, AL

Public Works Director

Northport, AL · On-site

$105K - $158K/yr

Public Works Opening Date: 09/04/2026 Closing Date: 9/18/2026 4:00 PM Central JOB SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Under general direction of the Deputy City Administrator and within guidelines set ...

City of Sparks

Public Works Director

Sparks, NV · On-site

$142K - $214K/yr

COMPLETELY fill out and update your general online application before attaching it to any job ... of labor negotiations and employee contract administration Knowledge of safe work methods and ...

Town of Elon

Public Works Technician I

Elon, NC · On-site

$38K - $48K/yr

General Statement of Duties Performs unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance of ... The position being filled will be cross trained in all public works duties but must have some ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for public works general labor in the United States is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Public Works Inspector

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Job Description

We are a provider of professional engineering, construction management and public works inspection services to cities, water/sewer/special districts and other public agencies. Our firm specializes in construction, program, and project management services.

Who we’re looking for:

Public Works Inspector will work on Public Works Construction projects including concrete curbs, gutters, curb ramps, sidewalks, storm drains, RCP, water & sewer main replacements, water/sewer laterals, street lights, traffic signals, median landscape work, monument/way-finding signs, utility relocation & adjustments, grind & overlay, slurry/cape/chip seal, roadway re-construction & rehabilitation, ARHM, conventional asphalt, traffic loop replacement, striping and signage. The inspection work will be for Cities and Water Districts in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. These positions suit individuals who want to work part-time or full-time and on a project base.

Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Reviews Plans, Specs. & Estimates (PS&E) thoroughly, highlights/tabs them; has a thorough understanding of the project.
  • Oversees the day to day project construction activities and be the eyes and ears of the client and the firm.
  • Monitors and records all work conducted by the contractor.
  • Prepares a comprehensive Daily Report, including measurements, quantities, activities, etc.
  • Identifies and records any construction obstacles impacting the scope, plans, specifications, and/or estimate.
  • Communicates with the Construction Manager, City, Contractor, and other parties involved in the project.
  • Documents the contractor's daily compliance/violations ensuring quality control of project construction activities.
  • Understands general construction, methods, materials, safety practices, quality control, and contract administration.
  • Conducts on-site inspections, enforcing compliance of plans, specifications, standards, safety practices, and materials.
  • Reviews traffic control plans and procedures to ensure compliance with construction zones.
  • Performs constructability reviews of plans and specifications.
  • Assists in review of contractors claims, change orders, etc.
  • Attends pre-construction, kick-off, progress, and field meetings.
  • Checks dimensions, measures quantities, materials' use and
  • Prepares daily reports and recommendations on project construction activities.

Qualifications:

Ten (10) years of Construction Inspection experience working for Cities or Counties Public Works Departments or Water Districts or providing similar services for Cities, Counties and Water Districts as a consultant. Applicants without the appropriate background, City, County, Water/Sewer/Special District Inspection Experience will not be considered.

· Abilities:

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Knowledge with computer related tasks.

· Ability to prepare reports and correspondences.

· Ability to identify project issues, establish solutions, and review outcomes.

· Familiarity with local, state, federal regulatory requirements, standard plans and specifications for public work construction (Greenbook) including standards for water and sewer main replacement projects.

. Job requires driving to the job sites and meetings.

Job Types: Project Base

Company Description

A Project/Construction Management, Staff Augmentation (Consultant City Engineer, Public Works Director) and Public works Inspection firm. Applications without the appropriate background are discouraged to apply and will not be considered.