Backflow Inspector Apprentice

Salary : $47,786.70 - $66,901.38 Annually
Location : Frisco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202600105
Department: Public Works
Division: PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Central


Summary


Under general supervision of the Utility Operations Supervisor, or designee, the Backflow Inspector Apprentice performs a variety of tasks in support of the utility function including backflow inspection, reviewing, and verifying plans and specifications for installation and maintenance of backflow devices; and compiling reports of annual testing by contractors as well as written notifications to businesses and homeowners for required testing of backflow devices.


The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties

Essential Job Functions:

• Reviews and evaluates specifications and drawings as needed.
• Attends and participates in public service meetings including pre-construction meetings, and meetings with customers as needed.
• Conducts site inspections in order to assure commercial businesses are code compliant and their backflow devices are inspected and in working order.
• Compiles reports and databases for all inspections.
• Establishes and maintains working contact with customers and contractors; answers questions and provides information to the public, city staff, contractors, and customers.
• Prepares, reviews, and updates a variety of reports including daily inspection logs and code compliance files.
• Works closely with the construction engineering and building inspection divisions to assure inspection reports are completed.

Other Important Duties:

• Travels to construction sites, meetings, conferences, and training.
• Appears in court and testifies as necessary on code enforcement violations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction project management techniques.
• Knowledge of construction materials and supply plan specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of civil construction methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in inspecting, reviewing, evaluating, and modifying construction plans.
• Skill in using measuring instruments, probes, and hand excavation tools.
• Skill in analyzing technical reports for compliance with material specifications.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.

Education, Experience, and Certifications/Licenses:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.,
• Backflow Protection Assembly Tester (BPAT) license required within six months from entering position.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test, criminal background check, and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Environmental Factors & Conditions/Physical Requirements

Environmental Factors and Conditions:

• Work is performed in office and construction site environments.
• May be subject to walking over rough terrain, bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing ladders into trenches or up on heavy equipment when inspecting or monitoring franchise utility construction sites.
• May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous materials and chemicals, heavy construction equipment, moving traffic, confined spaces, heights, air, and water borne pathogens.

Physical Demands:

• This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources.

City of Frisco benefits are available to all employees working full-time and scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. More information is available at
01


Are you currently employed by the City of Frisco?

• Yes
• No

02


As part of the on-call/after hours work schedule, can you respond within one hour to the Public Works facility?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and/or at night and weekends?

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of utility maintenance and construction experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5 years or more

05


Do you have experience reviewing or modifying construction plans and/or inspection jobs from construction documents?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you possess a TCEQ issued Backflow Protection Assembly Tester (BPAT) license?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you possess a TCEQ issued Customer Service Inspection (CSI) license?

• Yes
• No

08


Which of the following applications do you have experience with: (Check all that apply)

• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Adobe
• TRAKiT
• CityWorks
• ESRI Mapping software

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