The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 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.
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.
Travel may be required; therefore, a 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.
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Annual Increment Pay Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Family Medical Leave Leave Donation Program Military Leave Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program Flexible Work Schedules Training Opportunities Promotion Opportunities Public Employees' Retirement System:
Deferred Compensation Health Insurance Enrollment Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance and more. Life Insurance Credit Union Employee Discounts