H9289 - Inspector SB Wage
About The Position
Assist with visual and tactile inspections of bridges and highway structures to discover deterioration, damage, and defects that would affect the life, serviceability, and safety of the structure. Perform special duties as assigned. This role involves operating specialized inspection equipment and vehicles, collecting structural data and dimensions of components, and preparing and distributing structural inspection reports and related documentation. You will also be responsible for creating new inventory records and updating existing structure inventory and assessment data in an automated database system. Ensuring workplace safety through proper work site protection techniques, hazard identification, and adherence to safety regulations is paramount. This includes wearing proper personal protective equipment, maintaining current knowledge of safety rules, and ensuring equipment is used properly and safely. Application of MUTCD for detours, lane closures, and work zones is also expected, along with maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment and following VDOT safety regulations and practices.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to diagnose causes of damage and deterioration to structures.
- Ability to physically perform hands-on inspection of bridges and structures and use required equipment.
- Ability to prepare and/or draft structural drawings and sketches.
- Ability to prepare reports, enter data, update, and maintain files.
- Ability to read and interpret bridge and structure plans and specifications.
- Ability to use specialized inspection instruments and tools.
- Ability to work at heights, over and in water, in confined spaces, in proximity to heavy traffic and in inclement weather.
- Knowledge of and skill in the application of engineering math.
- Knowledge of bridge maintenance and repair procedures and inspection methods.
- Knowledge of common bridge types and components.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Ability to follow safety practices and procedures and use required equipment.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field desired.
- Completion of an FHWA-approved course in safety inspection of in-service bridges.
- Knowledge of bridge maintenance and repair or structural inspection.
- Skill in MS Office and CAD.
Responsibilities
- Operate specialized inspection equipment and vehicles.
- Collect structural data and dimensions of components.
- Prepare and distribute structural inspection reports and related documentation.
- Check information in paper and electronic inspection report files and update as necessary.
- Assist with visual and tactile inspections of bridges and highway structures to discover deterioration, damage, and defects.
- Assist with creation of new inventory records and update existing structure inventory and assessment data in automated database system.
- Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques.
- Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement.
- Wear proper personal protection equipment.
- Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.
- Ensure equipment is used properly and safely.
- Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
- Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
- Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
- Perform duties, tasks, activities, and/or projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
