ODOT Prequalified Coatings Inspectors-District 8-Cincinnati Area

Mannik Smith Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) w/ company match

Health insurance w/ HSA option

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

A construction inspection company in Cincinnati is seeking an ODOT Prequalified Coatings Inspector for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. The role involves maintaining work records, inspecting surface preparations, and ensuring contractor compliance. Successful candidates must complete specific ODOT courses and possess relevant certifications. The position offers competitive benefits, including a 401(k) plan and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of ODOT Work Type 26 Structural Steel Painting Course.
• Successful completion of ODOT Work Type 57 Sealing of Concrete Surfaces Course.
• Certification by NACE or SSPC/AMPP at Level 1 is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of all work completed.
• Inspect and document surface preparation and sealing of concrete surfaces.
• Notify the Contractor of non-conforming work.
• Notify Contractor of non-conforming work.
• Record conditions under which work was completed.
• Enter data into CMS/SITE MANAGER or equivalent as directed.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

ODOT Prequalification

Coating inspections

Use of testing equipment

Data entry into CMS/SITE MANAGER

Education

ODOT Work Type 26 Structural Steel Painting Course

ODOT Work Type 57 Sealing of Concrete Surfaces Course

NACE Coatings Inspector Level 1 OR SSPC/AMPP Level 1 OR Bridge Coating Inspector Level 1

Tools

CMS/SITE MANAGER data entry

Job description

ODOT Prequalified Coatings Inspectors-Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project-Cincinnati Area

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Reporting To: Ron Quesenberry

Description

True Inspection Services, LLC, a subsidiary of The Mannik and Smith Group, specializes in construction inspection and management. Our expertise in inspecting asphalt and concrete roadways, as well as in bridge construction and rehabilitation, and coatings, enables us to contribute to vital infrastructure projects. We collaborate with public and private sectors, including state transportation departments, counties, and municipalities, across Ohio and beyond.

We are excited to announce that we have been selected to participate in the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project in the Cincinnati area! Join us on our growth journey as we seek an experienced ODOT Prequalified Coatings Inspector to join our team and be a part of one of the nation's most significant transportation transformations. This is a multi-year project that will begin in the spring of 2026.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintains records of all work completed.
2. Uses the necessary testing equipment to record the conditions under which the work was done and makes independent measurements of coating dry film thickness.
3. Inspects, observes, and documents the surface preparation and sealing of concrete surfaces for quality assurance and to ensure contractor compliance with the sealer specifications, plans, and/or proposals.
4. Notifies the Contractor of non-conforming work.
5. Records the conditions under which the work was completed.
6. Performs data entry into ODOT’s CMS/SITE MANAGER system or local documentation equivalent as directed by the Project Engineer or LPA person in responsible charge (as defined in the LPA participation requirements chapter of the Locally Administered Transportation Projects (LATP) Manual of Procedures).
7. Complete special projects and other duties as may be assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

ODOT Prequalification is required:

1. Successful completion of the Department’s ODOT Work Type 26 Structural Steel Painting Course.
2. Successful completion of the Department’s ODOT Work Type 57 Sealing of Concrete Surfaces Course.
3. Successful completion of one (1) of the following requirements:
   1. National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Certified Coatings Inspector Level 1 Certified
   2. Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) or Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Protective Coatings Inspector Level 1 Certified
   3. Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) or Association of Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Bridge Coating Inspector Level 1

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.