ASST UNDERWATER BRIDGE INSPECTOR TRAINEE - 55010469

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. The Difference You Will Make: 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. How You Will Grow: 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

Knowledge of safe diving practices.
Skilled in using personal computers, including applications such as word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Skilled in the use of equipment required for underwater operations.
Ability to operate various equipment for inspection purposes such as launch and retrieval of boats.
Ability to follow directions of the inspection team leader.
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds and bridge structures.
Ability to work outdoors and in close quarters, in various weather conditions, terrains, and elevations.
Ability to work from a boat or barge for extended periods to include walking, standing, crawling, stooping, wadding and swimming.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
A High School Diploma or GED.
Possess an Advanced Diver or Rescue Diver certification from the Professional Association for Dive Instructors or National Association for Underwater Instructors or certification as a Commercial Diver from an accredited commercial dive school or Second Class Navy Dive School (Surface supplied air).

Responsibilities

Assist 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). Identify physical condition of various structural components. Assist in defining and quantifying deficiencies.
Assist 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.
Assist 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.