Posting number: DOT27DX012A
Department: West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division: District 10
Job classification: Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1
Posting type: Open for Internal & External Candidates (FT)
Categories: Building & Safety, Safety
**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”
The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 (TBSAIN level 1) will report to the Bridge Department located at the District 10 Headquarters. 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.
• 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.
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
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