Construction Inspector

Pay Range: $ 26.57 - $33.21/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Construction Inspector II position is available with the City of Fort Worth’s Transportation & Public Works Department, Capital Delivery Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting construction plans and overseeing infrastructure projects involving utilities, storm drainage, concrete, and asphalt paving to ensure full compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, and all applicable regulatory requirements. This includes ensuring that workmanship and materials meet all required standards and verifying compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations, the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), and all work zone safety requirements.

The role also involves establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, utility providers, the general public, and fellow employees. The ideal candidate is responsible, dependable, highly detail‑oriented, and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two (2) years of construction inspection experience involving the construction and maintenance of public works, storm drainage systems, and structures
• Valid driver’s license
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, within one (1) year of employment, a Class C Water Distribution certification from the State of Texas
• Must pass the City of Fort Worth Human Performance Evaluation (HPE) and a Drug Screen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• At least three (3) years’ experience with utility, storm drainage, concrete/asphalt
• Availability to work overtime and respond to call-backs on weekdays, weekends, and holidays