Bridge Inspector

Volkert Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) plan + match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student debt retirement match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspector to support Gulf Region work based in Mississippi and/or Tennessee.

You will perform bridge safety inspections, document findings, and assist in developing inspection reports, traveling to structures to ensure safety of infrastructure. The role blends field inspections with office tasks such as report writing, data entry, and data reviews, requiring travel, attention to detail, and comfort with ladders and heights.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel, including overnight stays as needed.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on structures ranging from culverts to large, complex bridges and ancillary structures.
• Document findings and assist in developing detailed inspection reports.
• Review inspection data and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete office tasks including report writing, data entry, and documentation.

Skills

Travel readiness

Inspecting structures

Report development

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

EI (Engineer-in-Training) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently seeking an experienced Bridge Inspector to support our Gulf Region, with work based in Mississippi and/or Tennessee.

In this role, you'll perform bridge safety inspections and support the development and review of inspection reports. You'll work both in the field and the office, traveling to various structures to help ensure the safety and integrity of critical infrastructure.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform inspections on structures ranging from culverts to large, complex bridges and ancillary structures (signs, light poles, traffic signals)
• Document findings and assist in developing detailed inspection reports
• Review inspection data and reports for accuracy and completeness
• Complete office tasks including report writing, data entry, and documentation

What you need to have:

• Ability to travel, including overnight stays as needed
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• 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
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• EI (Engineer-in-Training) certification
• 1+ year of bridge and/or ancillary structure inspection experience
• Knowledge of national bridge inspection standards and reporting practices
• Successful completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training

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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