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

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Bridge Inspector with supervisory duties to support planning, programming, and coordinating the state's bridge safety inspection program for interstate, primary, secondary, and municipal route bridges across districts and statewide.

The role involves periodic inspections of bridge substructures and superstructures, evaluation of rot, spalling, corrosion, scour, and damage, using BIRM, MBE, NBIS methods, and ensuring timely reports and QC on

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; six years of bridge inspection experience preferred per NBIS.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of NBIS, BIRM, and AASHTO NBIS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the district bridge inspection program and field inspections.
• QC/OA on inspections; prepare reports and structure inventories.
• Coordinate with Bridge Management Office, district engineers, and consultants.
• Enter daily work reports and bridge deficiencies in HMMS and EAMS.
• Instruct and train inspectors on safety and inspection tools and procedures.
• Assist in emergency or inclement weather operations.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Safety practices

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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, and contracted 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.

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.

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.