District 2 Bridge Inspector 2 - Waterloo

State of Iowa • Waterloo - 50701 - Black Hawk County, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Transportation District 2 Bridge Crew in Northeast Iowa is looking to hire a Bridge Inspector 2 to lead the Bridge Crew. You will support your supervisor and team by assisting in various duties, answering questions about policy and procedures, distributing workload, checking work, supporting training efforts, and providing valuable input on personnel information. As a Bridge Crew leader for the Northeast corner of Iowa, your duties will include, but are not limited to: Direct and coordinate the work of a specialized bridge crew to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Oversee planning and scheduling, and provide leadership to equipment operators. Perform materials sampling and testing. Use and operate specialized highway and bridge maintenance, construction and materials equipment. Adhere to construction and material procedures, techniques, terminology and specifications. Perform operations related to snow and ice removal. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. This position will foster growth and support for its reporting team through the five core values of the department: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete a Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards prior to appointment or within a period of time designated by the appointing authority.
• A CDL permit upon hire.
• Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.
• Entry-level driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT.
• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• A pre-employment drug screen and will be required to participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil or construction engineering, the successful completion of the Fundamental of Engineering exam, as administered by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in bridge inspection.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in civil or construction engineering technology, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in bridge inspection.
• Five years of full-time work experience in bridge inspection.
• Licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board.
• Five years of bridge inspection experience which includes 18 months of full-time work in the state executive branch as a Bridge Inspector 1.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes four years of full-time work in the maintenance or construction of highways and bridges.
• Successful completion of requirements set forth by National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
• Experience in bridge inspection means: "Active participation in bridge inspections in accordance with the NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards), in either a field inspection, supervisory, or management role. A combination of bridge design, bridge maintenance, bridge construction, and bridge inspection experience, with the predominant amount (more than 50%) in bridge inspection, is acceptable."
• All positions in this class are required to have and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator's License.
• Designated positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire.
• Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
• In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), designated positions in this job class require a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.
• Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post-offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.
• Employees must respond to emergency situations as required, and may be required to work up to 16 consecutive hours.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the work of a specialized bridge crew to ensure the safety of the traveling public
• Oversee planning and scheduling, and provide leadership to equipment operators
• Perform materials sampling and testing
• Use and operate specialized highway and bridge maintenance, construction and materials equipment
• Adhere to construction and material procedures, techniques, terminology and specifications
• Perform operations related to snow and ice removal

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree