Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 - Mercer County

West Virginia Department of TransportationPrinceton, WV
Onsite

About The Position

This position performs entry level bridge safety inspection work as a member of a highway bridge safety inspection team. Performs strenuous manual labor in rigging scaffolds and ladders to access bridge structures. Acquires and applies the knowledge and abilities to perform bridge safety inspection work. Assists higher level inspectors in bridge safety inspections. Documents findings as part of an evaluation program to determine structural integrity and safety of state highway bridges. The work requires strenuous physical labor. Hazardous working conditions involve climbing on the superstructure and substructure of bridges. The work may involve exposure to severe weather conditions. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license is required.
  • Knowledge of basic safety precautions.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to apply basic mathematics.
  • Ability to make field notes.
  • Ability to make field sketches.
  • Ability to climb bridge structures and perform strenuous physical activities.
  • Applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill upon closure of the posting.

Responsibilities

  • Rigs scaffolds and ladders to provide access to bridge structure.
  • Chips dirt and scale from bridge members to allow inspection and measurement.
  • Works with other inspection team members to obtain dimensions and other details of the bridge.
  • Takes routine field notes and makes routine sketches of bridge conditions.
  • Takes photographs of bridge deterioration.
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