Construction Materials Inspector

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<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;" id="isPasted" class="userway-s7-active" data-userway-s7-styled="true">The Public Works Department is recruiting for the position of:</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;" class="userway-s7-active" data-userway-s7-styled="true">Construction Materials Inspector</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1775/jobpostings/image/20251024115835_Performance Pavilion.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD"></div> <div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;" class="userway-s7-active" data-userway-s7-styled="true"><a href="https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=19187&t=638972523844304398" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="userway-s7-active" data-userway-s7-styled="true" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=19187&t=638972523844304398" aria-label="VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=19187&t=638972523844304398$viewourrecruitmentbrochure" style="font-family: Arial, serif !important; transition: all;">VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE</a></div><a href="https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/engineering" target="_blank" tabindex="0" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/engineering" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" style=" color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The Public Works Department</a> The Public Works Department consists of Design Engineering, Development Engineering, Construction, Civic Facilities, Transportation, Survey, and Real Property sections. The department reviews all proposed land development projects in the City and executes the design and construction of public projects such as streets, parks, and public buildings. First Review of Applications The first review of applications will take place on November 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box. Selection Process The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, background check, medical exam, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Reasonable Accommodation Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing: <a href="mailto:humanresources@fremont.gov" tabindex="0" data-userway-s7-styled="true" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;">humanresources@fremont.gov</a>. Contact Us For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: <a href="mailto:humanresources@fremont.gov" tabindex="0" data-userway-s7-styled="true" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" class="userway-s7-active">humanresources@fremont.gov</a> The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;" class="userway-s7-active" data-userway-s7-styled="true">____________________________________________________________________________________________________________</div>Class SpecificationDefinition Under general supervision, tests soils and highway construction materials in the field and laboratory to insure compliance with City, CalTrans, and industry norms, specifications, and safety standards; performs related duties as required. Class CharacteristicsThis is a technical classification describing work performed in the Construction Unit of the Development and Environmental Services Department. Assignments, time lines, and objectives are established but the employee has flexibility in the selection of steps and timing of work. Review is occasional, during progress or upon completion, with the incumbent responsible for suggesting alternative solutions.• Takes field and quarry samples of base, sub base, and quarry mix materials. • Assists inspectors of construction projects with field measurements and sampling. • Determines test sites. • Sketches location of tests sample sites. • Determines and conducts appropriate tests of material samples, such as nuclear density test to determine relative compaction of soils and aggregates; sand equivalent test; sieve analysis; oven moisture; cement sampling; Kelly-Ball cement testing; and slump cone. • Performs mathematical calculations related to testing. • Prepares technical reports on test results. • Collects and distributes reports to construction inspectors. • Coordinates with State Highway Testing Certification Inspectors in taking and conducting joint sampling and testing of materials to assure continued adherence to State Materials Testing Standards. • Performs routine cleaning, maintenance and servicing of assigned equipment. • Prepares budget recommendations for related materials and supplies. • Files and maintains lab records. • Prepares routine correspondence and reports. • Serves as the City's Radiation Safety Officer. • Researches locations and mark City facilities in the field for Underground Service Alert reports. • May be required to assist Survey crew with rod and chain survey instrument work.Marginal Functions• Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: Types and grades of commonly used construction materials; techniques of gathering materials from the field for testing; principles, practices, and techniques of laboratory testing; symbols used in design drawings; appropriate test results; mathematics through algebra and trigonometry; principles of physics; first year college level chemistry; high school level mechanical drafting.Skill in: Operating an automobile on city streets and construction sites; to use laboratory testing equipment such as a Nuclear Moisture Density Gauge, sieves, and CalTrans Impact Tube.Ability to: Obtain samples of construction materials; determine and conduct appropriate tests; learn characteristics and provenance of local soils and gravels; make accurate computations; read blueprints; gather data and prepare accurate reports; keep accurate records; learn and apply standard practices and procedures; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds; learn and apply new/changed standards, policies, and procedures; learn rod and chain and surveying work; comply with common safety procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.Education/ExperienceAny combination of education and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Graduation from high school and college course work in chemistry, or two years experience assisting in construction related soils and materials testing.Licenses/Certificates/Special RequirementsPossession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possession of, or ability to obtain by completion of probation, a CalTrans Certificate of Proficiency for an Acceptance Inspector and completion of the Basic Training Course on Radiation Safety and use of Nuclear Soil Gauges. Failure to maintain the requisite certificates shall result in discipline up to and including termination. Physical and Environmental DemandsRare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%Sitting: Occasional Walking: Occasional Standing: Frequent Bending (neck): Occasional to Frequent Bending (waist): Rare Squatting: Rare Climbing: Rare Kneeling: Rare Crawling: Never Jumping: Rare Balancing: Never Twisting (neck): Rare – when/if driving Twisting (waist): Never Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Occasional Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Occasional Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare Reach – above shoulder level: RarePush/pull: up to 10 lbs. Rare 11 to 25 lbs. Rare 26 to 50 lbs. Rare 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never over 100 lbs. NeverLifting: Up to 10 lbs. Rare 11 to 25 lbs. Rare 26 to 50 lbs. Rare 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. NeverCarrying: Up to 10 lbs. Occasional 11 to 25 lbs. Rare 26 to 50 lbs. Occasional 51 to 75 lbs. Never 76 to 100 lbs. Never Over 100 lbs. NeverCoordination: Eye-hand: Required Eye-hand-foot: Not requiredDriving: RequiredVision: Acuity, near: Required Acuity, far: Required Depth perception: Required Accommodation: Required Color vision: Required Field of vision: RequiredTalking: Face-to-face contact: Required Verbal contact w/others: Required Public: RequiredHearing: Normal conversation: Required Telephone communication: Required Earplugs required: Not requiredWork environment: Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to radiation or electrical energy, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working below ground, using computer monitor, exposure to vibration, works around others, works alone, works with others.Class Code: 5450 FLSA: Non-exempt EEOC Code: 3 Barg. Unit: OE3 Probation: 12 months Rev.: 11/15

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