NBIS Bridge Inspector - Statewide Inspections

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

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Bridge Inspector to conduct NBIS inspections across interstate, primary, secondary, and municipal bridges. You will plan, perform, and document conditions, identifying needed repairs and making initial safety determinations.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least five years of bridge inspection experience or an equivalent. A valid driver’s license is essential and you may be asked to work extended hours or in adverse weather

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5 years bridge inspection experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be physically able to perform demanding inspection tasks (lift up to 50 lbs).
• Occasional work outside normal hours and in inclement weather may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform NBIS bridge inspections and unscheduled inspections for interstate, primary, secondary, and municipal bridges statewide as needed.
• Plan, perform, and document bridge condition and required repairs; determine initial safety determinations.
• Inspect substructure and superstructure components for deterioration and damage per NBIS/MBE/BIRM guidelines.
• Prepare inspection reports, structure inventories, and perform QC on others’ reports.
• Enter daily work records and bridge deficiencies into HMMS and EAMS; monitor project statuses.
• Coordinate with Bridge Management Office, District Bridge Engineering, and contracted consultants.
• Assist in emergency or inclement weather operations and extended shift work when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Documentation

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HMMS

EAMS

NBIS guidelines

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Bridge Inspector to conduct NBIS inspections across interstate, primary, secondary, and municipal bridges. You will plan, perform, and document conditions, identifying needed repairs and making initial safety determinations.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least five years of bridge inspection experience or an equivalent. A valid driver’s license is essential and you may be asked to work extended hours or in adverse weather