Bridge Inspector 1 - 4

DISTRICT 04 - UNIT 051 - BOSSIER JOB NUMBER: 4/9040/BI1-4/3.14.25-KB BRIDGE INSPECTOR 1-4   Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx   As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Bridge Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.   Bridge Inspector 1 - Starting salary is $14.98/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked. Bridge Inspector 2 - Starting salary is $17.15/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked. Bridge Inspector 3 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked. Bridge Inspector 4 - Starting salary is $22.47/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.    No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.     To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.  Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.    Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.   DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.     For further information about this vacancy contact: Chad Hatten Engineer 6  318-549-8337   "The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.  DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type." Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a high school diploma or GED.   SUBSTITUTIONS:   Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.   FUNCTION OF WORK: To participate in on-the-job training to learn standard procedures and practices associated with bridge inspection. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct from a Bridge Inspector 5 or Engineer. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Engineering Technicians by the presence of bridge inspection duties.   Differs from Bridge Inspector 2 by the absence of experienced-level bridge inspection duties. EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Learns to take measurements and perform field tests. Learns techniques and procedures required to conduct routine inspections of new or existing on-system/off-system bridges. Learns to assess accidents and compile accident information. Learns to complete sketches, charts, graphs, photographs and narratives for inspection reports. May learn to inspect and/or gather samples of drainage structures and construction materials. May learn to operate or assist in operating special access equipment such as bucket trucks, man lifts, ladders, etc.