Field Inspector

Job ID:  518851

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Field Operations Manager and the Outside Sales Representative, the Stormwater Maintenance Field Inspector performs such tasks and duties as are necessary for inspecting stormwater structures and systems including but not limited to drywells, manufactured treatment systems, stormwater inlets, stormwater collection and detention systems and media/filter cartridges. The position also assists sales with creating proposals for maintaining and or repairing stormwater structures. This role will require traveling to the Pacific Northwest (Washington/Oregon) one week per month during the rainy season to manage the cartridge exchange program. Forklift certified preferred. Training available.

Work is performed outdoors, at new and existing construction site projects. Field work is generally in retention basins, parking lots, streets, roads, or parking structures. The work requires driving to the work site, lifting tools, manhole covers, conducting confined space entry, working near heavy equipment and traffic, and coordination with the inside sales teams. The cartridge exchange program requires forklift certification and operating of the forklift in a manufacturing site setting.  

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect stormwater systems
• Identify components of systems and structures needing repairs
• Communicate and conduct job walks with prospective customers
• Assist sales team by providing clear inspections of the scope of work required
• Support field and internal team members to achieve team goals
• Follow all safety and operational standards and procedures
• Communicate and work with the maintenance team to collect pertinent project information to be captured
• Drive, navigate, and operate company vehicles
• Load and unload equipment and material
• Perform routine inspections and service procedures on company vehicle and equipment
• Perform percolation test on drywells as requested
• Present project-specific solutions to internal and external customers
• Ensure safety first mentality with adherence to all company and OSHA policies
• Completing assigned inspections
• Customer Satisfaction while on site
• Prospect potential customers before or after inspections. Identify leads
• Consistent and accurate inspections for scope of work required
• Paperwork submitted on time
• Reduce rework by providing accurate detailed drawings
• Manage and maintain the cartridge exchange program in the PNW
• Inspect cartridges for damage or defects
• Inventory incoming and outgoing cartridges
• Load and unload cartridge pallets
• Other duties include administrative paperwork, working with tablets, computers, and phones as necessary.
• Other job duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Confined space and forklift training and certification. Existing certifications a plus. If no certs, training can be provided.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in stormwater treatment and maintenance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, detail-oriented.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the business and achieving organizational goals
• Team player able to share thoughts openly, accept new ideas and get the job done
• First aid and CPR training provided by company
• Ability to use small hand tools as well as larger equipment
• Drivers license in good standing
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping and reaching
• Able to work in tight/confined spaces
• Ascending or descending ladders up to 30 feet deep
• Standing for extended period of time
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot/cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to travel for approximately one week per month for 5-6 months out of the year (~June-October)

Compensation 

• The hourly pay rate is $26-$30/hr
• 401(k) plan​ / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits​​
• Life insurance​
• Health, dental, and vision insurance​
• Paid time off ​
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability