Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Volkert Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D

Disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support the Carolinas Region.

The role oversees a 2-person team, conducts field inspections of bridges and related structures, and prepares detailed inspection reports while traveling as assignments require. Candidates must have NBIS and NHI courses, at least 5 years of bridge inspection experience with 1 year as team leader, a valid driver’s license and clean MVR, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug

Qualifications

• Requires NBIS Bridge Inspection Course and NHI safety/training.
• Minimum 5+ years bridge inspection experience, with at least 1 year as NBIS Team Leader.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen; valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• In-state travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-person bridge inspection team across NC.
• Perform field inspections on bridges, light standards, culverts, pipes, signs, and walkways.
• Prepare detailed reports describing conditions found during inspections.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage traffic control during inspections.
• Schedule and plan team activities per bridge priorities.
• Lead inspections in the field and in the office as needed.
• Operate access equipment and related inspection tools.

Skills

Field inspections

Team leadership

Report writing

NBIS knowledge

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driving license

MVR check

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Carolinas Region located in Raleigh, NC.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

The successful candidate will have experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Work will be statewide based on assignments and needs of NCDOT and will require traveling for out-of-town assignments. The field work requires working in hazardous situations such as traffic congestion, working on slopes, climbing high steel, working in confined areas, and working above water on scaffolds or the snow‑pierce crane at considerable heights.

What you'll be doing:

• Advanced level in‑depth safety inspection work as the Team Leader of a 2‑man bridge inspection team that conducts inspection on all types of structures in North Carolina
• Work in an outside environment at considerable heights, exposure to snakes, spiders, insects, and poisonous plants
• Safety shoes will be required as a condition of employment
• Responsible for carrying out in‑depth inspections on bridges, light standards, culverts, pipes, sign supports, and 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.
• Training new inspectors, scheduling, and planning the team's activities in conformance with bridge priorities
• Leading a team of inspectors in the field during inspections
• Scheduling and coordinating inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, and maintenance of traffic
• Operating access equipment and other equipment to perform inspections

What you need to have:

• The successful candidate will have experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Candidates should possess a strong working knowledge of NBIS and have advanced writing and communication skills.
• Must have NBIS Bridge Inspection Course
• NHI Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges course with refresher training within the last 5 years
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in bridge inspections with a minimum of 1 year service as a qualified NBIS Team Leader
• NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges and Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures Courses preferred but not required
• EIT or P.E. license preferred but not required
• In‑state travel required
• Strong knowledge of NBIS and have advanced writing and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state‑specific guidelines.
• If applicable to the position, a post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver's license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer‑Paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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