(a) In General.
(1) The Sewer Inspector shall examine all new construction of, and additions and/or alterations to, storm and/or sanitary sewers in the City.
(2) The Sewer Inspector is on call twenty-four hours a day and must supply his or her own transportation to and from the job site.
(3) The Sewer Inspector must have a high degree of clarity in the use of the English language, both oral and written. The Sewer Inspector must also possess the ability to use a standard phone system in a professional manner.
(b) Distinguishing Features of the Class. In addition to the responsibility set forth herein, the Sewer Inspector is hereby authorized to issue citations to enforce any provisions of these Codified Ordinances, the Zoning Code, and the Subdivision Regulations as they may relate to both storm and sanitary sewer installations and all related work in both new and existing structures.
(c) Duties. The Sewer Inspector shall check construction for the size of pipe, connections, grades, backfill and the correct installation of test tees.
(d) Required Knowledge, skills and abilities.
(1) The Sewer Inspector must have knowledge of dye-testing, construction techniques and the use of measuring equipment, tapes, transits, etc. He or she must also possess a knowledge of fills and pipes used in such work.
(2) The Sewer Inspector must have the ability to enter and climb from steep excavations, with and without the use of a ladder.
(e) Basic Qualifications.
(1) The Sewer Inspector must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current, valid commercial driver's license.
(2) The Sewer Inspector must have the skills and ability to use a standard self-contained breathing apparatus.
(Ord. 93-144. Passed 6-1-93; Ord. 99-110. Passed 7-6-99.)