Bridge Inspection Team Leader
About The Position
Volkert is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support its Gulf Region from Brentwood, Chattanooga, or Knoxville, Tennessee. The role involves leading field inspection teams and performing on-site safety inspections of bridges and culverts. The team leader coordinates inspection schedules, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, and maintenance of traffic; operates access and other inspection equipment; reviews and updates bridge inspection reports; develops repair recommendations; and reviews structural analysis data. Local in-state travel is required 50% of the time. Volkert is an employee-owned design firm focused on infrastructure, environmental, and natural-resource solutions. The company describes itself as committed to sustainability and serving employees, clients, partners, and communities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports.
- Strong working knowledge of NBIS.
- Advanced writing and communication skills.
- NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course, with refresher training completed within the last five years.
- At least five years of bridge inspection experience, including at least one year serving as a qualified NBIS Team Leader.
- Ability to travel locally in-state 50% of the time.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; testing may follow federal guidelines, which may differ from state-specific guidelines.
- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of TDOT's bridge inspection process.
- NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges course.
- NHI Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures course.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-site safety inspections of bridges and culverts.
- Lead a team of inspectors in the field during inspections.
- Schedule and coordinate inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, and maintenance of traffic.
- Operate access equipment and other equipment to perform inspections.
- Review and update bridge inspection reports.
- Develop repair recommendations.
- Review structural analysis data.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Wellness incentives.
- Student Debt Retirement Match.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
