Absolute Group

SWPPP Inspector

Granger, IA
Full Time
Erosion Control
Student (High School)

We are looking for an environmental professional to join our Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Management Services department.

SWPPP Inspectors perform thorough field inspections to ensure compliance in accordance with the NPDES General Permit and issue reports from the information gathered on job sites. Field inspections entail checking multiple different construction sites daily for issues with erosion control, sediment control, stormwater runoff, and any other environmental pollution generated from construction activities.

Job Duties Include:

  • Conduct stormwater pollution prevention inspections of each construction site weekly (multiple construction sites per day)
  • Follow procedural and protocol systems in place to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and quality of reports generated in the field
  • Communicate with PM's on deficiencies found in the field and turn in work orders for future work  

Skills/Qualifications: 

Communication, Problem Solving, Decision-Making, Organization, Competence, Process Improvement, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Computer Skills, Report Writing, Attention to Detail.  

  • Experience in stormwater inspections, erosion control/sediment control, and/or construction is preferred, but not required.
  • Must have valid driver's license and maintain clean driving record.
  • Ability to continuously walk construction sites, for long periods, in all weather conditions.
  • Physically able to lift 50 pounds consistently.

About the Erosion Control Division

Erosion Control is a Division within Absolute Group that specializes in commercial and state erosion and sediment control services. Erosion Control offers a wide range of construction services including seeding, sodding, mulching, silt fence installation and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) management.

The Absolute Group Difference

Absolute Group prides itself on its company core values, and we like to think it is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is DRIVEN, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our PEOPLE FIRST, whether that is who we are working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We are nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us RESPECTFUL & HUMBLE in all that we do. We are DETERMINED TO BE DEPENDABLE, to be relied on, and we do not stop until the job is done. And of course, we are thinkers. It is our FEARLESS FORWARD-THINKING that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times. 

Hard Work Pays Off

When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that is exactly why we offer our employees the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer.

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Voluntary insurance coverages - Life, Accident, Critical Illness, STD & LTD plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401k with company match
  • Family-focused environment
  • Company-sponsored outings and events

Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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