Bridge Inspection Team Lead — ESOP, 401(k), PTO

Volkert Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO and Holidays

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader for the Gulf Region, with positions in Brentwood, Chattanooga, or Knoxville, TN.

You will lead field inspections, ensure safety, and coordinate multi-party efforts to maintain bridge integrity. The role requires a minimum high school diploma, 5+ years of bridge inspection experience, NBIS leadership, strong writing and communication skills, and 50% local travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in bridge inspections
• At least 1 year as a qualified NBIS Team Leader
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to travel 50% locally within TN
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• TDOT/NHI Courses bonus if applicable

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site safety inspections of bridges and culverts
• Lead a team of inspectors in the field during inspections
• Schedule and coordinate inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, maintenance of traffic
• Operate access equipment and other equipment to perform inspections
• Review and update bridge inspection reports
• Review structural analysis data

Skills

Bridge inspections

Leadership

Field inspections

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader for the Gulf Region, with positions in Brentwood, Chattanooga, or Knoxville, TN.

You will lead field inspections, ensure safety, and coordinate multi-party efforts to maintain bridge integrity. The role requires a minimum high school diploma, 5+ years of bridge inspection experience, NBIS leadership, strong writing and communication skills, and 50% local travel.