Bridge Inspection Crew Leader

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Missour is seeking a Bridge Inspection Crew Leader in Jefferson City to lead inspection crews and manage documentation of bridge conditions. The role involves general, in-depth, and fracture-critical inspections, with training in work zones and safety.

You will supervise equipment use, data entry, and reporting while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position requires five years of bridge inspection experience, a Class B CDL, and completion of NHI courses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Valid Class B CDL with no air brake restriction and interstate status.
• Employee will be required to pass a cardiopulmonary function test yearly, attend training on respirators, and pass a respirator fit test every six months.
• Completion of National Highway Institute Courses: 130055, 130078, Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques.
• Qualified to perform Non-destructive Testing: Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic.
• Bridge inspection qualified team leader per department and National Bridge Inspection Standard requirements.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
• Five years of bridge inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs, trains, and leads general, in-depth, special and fracture-critical inspection of bridges, including operation of under-bridge inspection equipment.
• Completes, trains, and leads crews in documentation of deficiencies and enters data into the Transportation Management System; photographs and documents inspection data.
• Trains bridge inspection crew members on work zone setup, flagging techniques, traffic control, safety, and equipment operations.
• Conducts and trains crews to perform equipment safety checks; performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in reporting crew performance, time/work hours, mileage, requisition of supplies, inventory, and material usage.

Skills

Team leadership

Crew training

Equipment operation

Inspection documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Five years of bridge inspection experience

National Highway Institute Courses 130055 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques

Tools

Dye Penetrant testing

Magnetic Particle testing

Ultrasonic testing

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location:

Central Office, 910 MoDOT Drive, Jefferson City, MO

A total of two positions will be filled with one position assigned to two different crews.

Waiver of minimum requirements may be considered.

Why you'll love this position:

The bridge inspection crew leader leads bridge inspection crew members in the general/visual and in-depth inspection of bridges and performs special and fracture‑critical inspections of bridges. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you'll do:

• Performs, trains, and leads general, in-depth, special and fracture‑critical inspection of bridges, including operation of under‑bridge inspection and related equipment to visually examine bridges for cracks, fractures, and deterioration.
• Completes, trains, and leads crews in the documentation of deficiencies enters data into the department's Transportation Management System database, element sheets, and inspection forms; photographically documents bridges, codes pictures, and downloads pictures and inspection data.
• Trains bridge inspection crew members on work zone set up, proper flagging techniques, traffic control procedures, personal safety, and equipment operations.
• Conducts and trains crews to perform equipment safety checks; performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment including monitoring fluids, greasing and oiling parts, cleaning, and making minor repairs, as needed.
• Assists in reporting crew performance, time/work hours, mileage, requisition of supplies, materialneeds, inventory, and material usage.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restriction and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]).
• Employee will be required to pass a cardiopulmonary function test yearly, attend training on the use of respirators, and pass a respirator fit test every six months.
• Completion of the following National Highway Institute Courses: 130055, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges 130078, Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges.
• Qualified to perform the following Non‑destructive Testing methods: Dye Penetrant, MagneticParticle, and Ultrasonic for shooting pins and thickness measurements.
• Bridge inspection qualified team leader, per department and National Bridge Inspection Standardrequirements.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
• Five years of bridge inspection experience.

Special Working Conditions:

• Requires continuous, overnight, statewide travel.
• Requires significant physical stamina and endurance.
• Requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• May require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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