Bridge Inspector I - Team Member (MassDOT Bridge Inspector I)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents of positions in this series conduct inspections and maintain and administer the Division’s inspection program for Massachusetts bridges and structures in accordance with the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C. They also inspect bridges that do not meet the NBIS definition of a bridge and can be assigned to inspect other ancillary and appurtenant highway structures and perform other inspection related engineering duties on an as needed basis. The primary purpose of this work is to perform the inspection of bridges and ancillary highway structures in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to ensure that they are safe for the traveling public to use.

Requirements

• At least (A) two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as bridge inspection, construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Must be able to successfully complete all federal and state training required to meet federal NBIS regulations and safety standards.
• Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience.
• A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Bridge Inspection Team Member by assisting the Bridge Inspection Team Leader with bridge inspections.
• Inspects bridges consistent with the requirements of NBIS and Department policies and procedures
• Inspect tunnels and ancillary structures.
• Conducts all field work or inspections safely and in conformance with standards for traffic protection adopted by MassDOT
• Performs calculations related to estimating structural section loss and traffic counts by using calculators, computers, and other instruments.
• Performs related duties such as collecting and compiling bridge data and reviewing plans and reports needed to prepare for a bridge inspection; operating inspection equipment and tools that are used as a normal part of bridge inspection.
• Assists in the preparation of various inspection reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level