Definition
Starting Hourly Pay | $27.1254 6 Months | $27.80
The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2024 and starts on first day of employment.
The City also offers:
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation – The City will contribute 2.75% of the employee’s income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to AFSCME)
- 13 paid holidays
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Examples Of Duties
Inspects new construction to ensure compliance with City Code and specifications, including checking grades, forms, testing concrete air content and slump, ordering subgrade compaction tests, and prepares concrete test cylinders.
Assists with administration of annual sidewalk construction contracts, including preparing estimates of quantities and costs, preparing property owner notices, contractor pay estimates, and billings to owners.
Maintains accurate construction logs in the appropriate City technology system.
Performs limited measurement and/or survey work pertaining to projects inspector is currently engaged in. May perform this work as 'off season' work when needed.
Maintenance of State and Federal Grant records and construction forms.
Assists in inspection of snow/ice buildup on sidewalks.
Reports general City Ordinance violations to Customer Experience Team.
Volunteers for snow duties when able.
Qualifications
Must obtain a PCC-I (Portland Cement Concrete), HMA-I (Hot Mix Asphalt) and an AGG-I (Aggregate) within the first year of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain throughout duration of employment.
Must pass a physical examination and a background check as prescribed by the city.
Knowledge and Skills
Good Knowledge Of:
Concrete construction methods and materials.
Maintenance of accurate daily records and activity logs.
Reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications and contracts.
Establishing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with contractors, subcontractors, property owners, municipal officials, and the general public.
Working independently under general direction.
Following written and oral instructions.
Working Skill In:
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Making mathematical computations including volumes and areas.
Estimating quantities and associated costs.