ASST UNDERWATER BRIDGE INSPECTOR TRAINEE- 55006402
About The Position
This position will assist the inspection team leader in the inspections of State-owned structures within the District, identifying and documenting structural deficiencies, preparing inspection reports, and maintaining inspection and safety equipment. Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Requirements
- Possess an Advanced Diver or Rescue Diver Certification from the Professional Association for Dive Instructors or National Association for Underwater Instructors or equivalent.
- Safe Diving Practices
- Using personal computers, including applications such as word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- The use of equipment required for underwater operations
- Operate various equipment for inspection purposes such as launch and retrieval of boats
- Follow directions of the inspection team leader
- Climb ladders, scaffolds and bridge structures
- Work outdoors and in close quarters, in various weather conditions, terrains, and elevations
- Work from a boat or barge for extended periods to include walking, standing, crawling, stooping, wading, and swimming
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers.
Responsibilities
- Assists the inspection team leader in the inspections of State-owned structures within the District in accordance with requirements specified in the Department’s Manual for Bridge and Other Structures Inspection and Reporting; and the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
- Identifies physical condition of various structural components.
- Assists in defining and quantifying deficiencies.
- Assists the Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) in charge with the preparation of Inspection and Comprehensive Inventory Data Reports.
- Conducts inspection preparation by collecting information from previous inspections including deficiencies, quantities, channel profiles, site conditions, and previous work performed.
- Reviews Topic F, “Field Preparation” in the Bridge Folder and assists with preparing supplies and materials required to perform field inspections.
- Assists with maintaining inspection and safety equipment.
- Assures equipment is in working condition at all times.
- Reports replacement, repairs, and maintenance needs to the supervisor without delay.
Benefits
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
