Bridge Inspector II

Cleveland, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 45431 - 79504

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

Bridge Inspector II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This is an advanced level in-depth safety inspection position that serves as the Team Leader of a 2-person bridge inspection team conducting inspections on all types of structures in a specific geographical area of the state. Work is performed in an outside environment at considerable heights with exposure to snakes spiders insects and poisonous plants. Safety shoes will be required as a condition of employment. Location of work: Cleveland and surrounding counties office based in Shelby NC.

This position is responsible for carrying out in-depth inspections on bridges light standards culverts pipes sign supports & overhead walkways and preparation of reports detailing conditions found during the inspection process. These reports are used in an evaluation process that determines the structural integrity and the capability of structures to support loads imposed on them by the traveling public and/or natural forces. Other duties include training new inspectors scheduling and planning the teams activities in conformance with bridge priorities. Work will primarily be in the county where the structures are located and surrounding counties with upon special request light travel to other counties in the state. The field work requires work in situations that are hazardous in their nature such as traffic congestion working on slopes climbing of high steel working in confined areas and working above water on scaffolds or the snooper crane at considerable heights. This position is responsible for all office duties including record keeping for payroll progress reports inventory control and equipment maintenance. This position provides contact with other DOT Personnel other State Agencies researchers etc. as necessary.

***Must have completed the NBIS Bridge Inspection Course***

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC11 $45431 - $79504

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Completion of NBIS Two Week Bridge Inspection Course (FWHA-NHI-130055)
Experience with Topside Bridge Inspection including Bridges Pipes Signs and Culverts
Experience with bridge inspection equipment i.e. Hydra Platforms Man Lifts Snooper Trucks and Boats
Experience using Word and Excel
Experience in drafting sketching and report writing

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressive experience in the inspection construction design or maintenance of major steel or concrete bridges or other structures; or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and five (5) years of progressive experience in the inspection construction design or maintenance of major steel or concrete bridges or other structures; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related addition successful completion of FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training and/or tunnel inspection training is required for above water Team Leaders. For Underwater Applications: Advanced SCUBA diving certification issued by a national diver certification association such as the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) or The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and 100 hours of verifiable underwater diving experience (e.g. log entries).

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Robin R Scott

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionState Hwy Administrator - Div of HwysJob Classification TitleBridge Inspector II (S)Position NumberGradeNC11About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountabili...