Water Utility Inspector - City of Bessemer

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

02/13/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 21

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Bessemer is seeking experienced Water Utility Inspectors to inspect and verify the proper installation of water mains and related appurtenances by contractors and utility personnel in accordance with established specifications. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to help ensure the delivery of safe, clean drinking water. Water Utility Inspectors primarily work in the field performing on-site inspections.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Bessemer provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$46,384 - $71,968

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver's license.

• Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Grade I Operator Certification.

• Experience reading maps to determine elevation and footage.

• Experience laying water mains.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Monitors the environmental safety program to include performing routine water-quality lab tests, ensuring clean drinking water or to ensure compliance with grease control regulations or industrial pretreatment systems.

• Administers and directs the environmental safety program, ensuring compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) regulations.

• Inspects installation of water mains, pump stations, materials, instruments, grease control devices, and industrial pretreatment systems by contractors, plumbers, and utility employees in accordance with the required specifications including all applicable state and federal codes (e.g., ADEM, International Plumbing Code, and EPA) in order to ensure compliance and/or clean drinking water.

• Communicates with other departments and individuals through phone, radio, email, and memo to investigate complaints, to provide bidding information, and/or to complete project requirements.

• Reviews and prepares reports and procedures in order to communicate, document, or maintain information in order to comply with Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) or Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) regulations.

• Follows proper safety protocol in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and within mandated and appropriate work safety standards, to include using and wearing safety equipment in completion of work.

• Evaluates time required to complete projects and workload of staff members in order to establish accurate timelines and/or deadlines.

• Monitors progress on assignments at periodic intervals to ensure work is performed effectively and efficiently.

• Develops policies, procedures, future plans and goals regarding efficient operation of the grease control and industrial pretreatment programs, water delivery, continuous operation, future organizational needs and emergencies; may also develop and administer training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted both indoors in office setting as well as regular field visits to external worksites such as roadways and construction sites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, and copier, various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches and power tools such as saws, pumps, drills and heavy equipment such as back hoes and excavators. Employees may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic or near animal or wildlife such as snakes, rodents, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.