District 6 Senior Bridge Inspector - Assistant Bridge Inspector Supervisor (61031616)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Inspection professional to administer statewide inspection programs, oversee field teams, and prepare detailed reports following NBIS standards.

The role involves coordinating with the Bridge Management Office and consultants, performing rigorous inspections, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining HMMS/EAMS records; long hours and field travel may be required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and six years of bridge inspection related work experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to perform field inspections and prepare reports in line with NBIS.
• Knowledge of bridge inspection standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bridge Inspection Team Supervisor or act as DBIS when needed.
• Plan, program, and coordinate the bridge safety inspection program statewide.
• Perform inspections of substructures and superstructures for defects.
• Oversee district personnel, QC/OA on inspections, and prepare reports.
• Enter daily reports in HMMS and EAMS; track bridge statuses.
• Train inspectors in use of tools and safety practices; support emergencies.

Skills

Bridge inspection program management

Field inspection & reporting

Safety practices & flagging

Coordination with district &Consulting

Training others

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS)

Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS)

Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (BIRM)

AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE)

NBIS guidelines

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Bridge Inspection Team Supervisor or perform as DBIS when out of the office. Supports the planning, programming, and coordinating the unit's bridge safety inspection program for all interstate, primary, secondary, and municipal route bridges throughout all counties in District and statewide as needed.
• 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.
• Assists in overseeing and managing District Bridge Inspection personnel and program, performs QC/OA on inspections, and prepares inspection reports, structure inventory and appraisal sheets. 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. Reviews bridge inspection reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports within the departmental and federal bridge program guidelines.
• Assists in coordination between Bridge Management Office, District Bridge Engineering staff, andcontracted consultants on matters pertaining to bridge maintenance, inspection, and load posting. This includes coordinating inspection schedules, posting sign placement or removal, post maintenance inspections, administrative requests, and FHWA inquiries.
• Enters daily work reports and bridge deficiencies in Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). Keeps abreast with the latest bridge repairs, postings, and construction project statuses.
• Assists in instruction and training of bridge inspectors in the proper use of various inspection tools and equipment. Instructs unit members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, working around or near traffic, and other occupational hazards such as snakes, insects, plants, and animals.
• 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 six (6) years of bridge inspection related work experience in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid 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.