Bridge Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

PTO and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Job summary

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

You will perform bridge safety inspections and contribute to inspection reports, working both in the field and the office. Travel to structures to help ensure the safety and integrity of critical infrastructure, while also writing reports, entering data, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and have a valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on structures from culverts to large 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

Climb ladders

MS Word

MS Excel

Drug screening compliance

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EI) 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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