District 4 Bridge Inspector (61034827)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work Sched

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Inspector to perform NBIS inspections across districts and statewide, documenting conditions and repairs. You will conduct both visual and tactile inspections of bridge decks and structures, and prepare detailed reports for engineering review.

Responsibilities include coordinating with district staff and consultants, maintaining daily records in HMMS/EAMS, and meeting federal program timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and NBIS-related experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform NBIS bridge inspections and unscheduled inspections for interstate, primary, secondary, and municipal bridges statewide.
• Plan, perform, and document bridge condition and needed repairs; determine initial safety determinations.
• Inspect substructure and superstructure elements for issues such as timber rot, spalling, cracks, corrosion, scour, and settlement.
• Conduct visual and tactile inspections of decks, superstructure, substructure, approaches, and guardrails per BIRM, MBE, NBIS standards.
• Prepare inspection reports, structure inventory and appraisal sheets; QC others' reports as needed.
• Enter daily work reports and bridge deficiencies into HMMS and EAMS; monitor postings and project statuses.
• Coordinate with Bridge Management Office, District staff, and consultants on inspections, maintenance, and load posting; assist in emergency operations.
• May include extended hours or shifts and performing inspections after events; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Perform NBIS bridge inspections as well as unscheduled inspections for all interstate, primary, secondary, and municipal route bridges throughout all counties in District and statewide as needed. This includes planning, performing, and documenting condition of the bridges as well as documenting needed repairs and making initial safety determinations. Performs periodic inspection and evaluations of bridge substructure and superstructure elements including timber rot, concrete spalls and cracks, section loss due to rust, scour, settlement, and collision damage from waterway or highway traffic. Conducts both visual and tactile inspections of bridge decks, superstructure, substructure, roadway approaches, and guardrails in accordance with the Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (BIRM), the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), and the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) practices and methods. This may include inspecting posting sign placement or removal, post maintenance inspections, administrative requests, and FHWA inquiries. Prepares inspection reports, structure inventory and appraisal sheets, and performs QC on others' inspection reports when needed. During field inspection, determines the preliminary structural condition and safe load limit until a more comprehensive structural analysis can be performed by the Bridge Management Office and/or contracted consultant personnel. Ensures bridge inspections and report completion meet the timelines of the department and federal bridge program guidelines. Enters daily work reports and bridge deficiencies in Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). Documents and keeps up with the latest bridge repairs, postings, and construction project statuses as needed. Assists in coordination between Bridge Management Office, District Bridge Engineering staff, and contracted consultants on matters pertaining to bridge maintenance, inspection, and load posting. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations throughout the district and state, including operating inclement weather equipment and performing special inspections after an event. This may include inspection or monitoring of maintenance repairs and rehabilitations, collisions, or natural disasters. May include working extended hours or extended shift operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and five (5) years of bridge inspection related work experience in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required. The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.