Senior Bridge Inspector

Davita Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Senior Bridge Inspector to join its team in Florida. The role involves inspecting various bridge types and preparing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of inspection experience and demonstrate strong communication and self-motivation skills. Join us in contributing to meaningful infrastructure improvements while enjoying competitive compensation and a positive work/life balance.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Wellness incentives

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and a positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience preferred.
• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods preferred.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge inspection of culverts to large complex bridges.
• Develop inspection reports and review.
• Office responsibilities include report writing, review and data entry.

Skills

Bridge inspection experience

Report writing

Communication

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced Senior Bridge Inspector to support our Southeast Region located in Pensacola, Chipley, or Tallahassee, FL.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform bridge inspection of culverts to large complex bridges and ancillary structures (signs, light poles, traffic signals)
• Develop inspection reports and review
• Office responsibilities will include report writing, review and data entry

What you need to have:

• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to travel out of state, overnight stays may be required
• Ability to climb ladders, and work at heights
• Minimum of 5 years of bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience highly preferred
• Successful Completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is preferred but not required
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• Valid driver's license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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