Bridge Inspector

Volkert Inc.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspector to support its West Gulf Region in Mississippi. The role involves performing inspections of various bridges and ancillary structures, preparing inspection reports, and completing data entry. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of bridge inspection methods, be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and have at least one year of related experience. The position includes travel and provides a comprehensive benefits package ensuring work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods and report preparation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Minimum of 1 year of bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge inspections of various structures.
• Develop and review inspection reports.
• Perform office responsibilities including report writing and data entry.

Skills

Understanding of national bridge inspection methods

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to travel out of state

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

Minimum of 1 year of bridge inspection experience

Valid driver's license

Satisfactory motor vehicle report

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Inspector to support our West Gulf Region located in Mississippi.

The candidate will be an Assistant Inspector helping to perform bridge safety inspections, writing, and reviewing inspection reports. The candidate will visit various bridges throughout Mississippi and the United States to provide assistance with structural inspections of bridges and other structures.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform bridge inspection of culverts to large complex bridges and ancillary structures (signs, light poles, traffic signals)
• Develop inspection reports and review
• Office responsibilities will include report writing, review and data entry

What you need to have:

• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to travel out of state, overnight stays may be required
• Ability to climb ladders, and work at heights
• Minimum of 1 year of bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience highly preferred
• Successful Completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is preferred but not required
• 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)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

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

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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