Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 - Mercer County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV); Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 to join their team in Mercer County. This entry-level role involves performing bridge safety inspections as part of a dedicated team, requiring physical strength and the ability to work in challenging conditions. You will document findings, assist in inspections, and ensure the structural integrity of state highway bridges. If you are ready to start your career in transportation safety and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to maintaining the safety of our infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring physical labor and safety knowledge.
• No prior experience required, just a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Rigs scaffolds and ladders for bridge access.
• Documents findings and takes field notes.
• Works with inspection team on bridge measurements.

Skills

Basic safety precautions

Follow written and oral instructions

Basic mathematics

Field notes

Field sketches

Climbing bridge structures

Performing strenuous physical activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 - Mercer County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT25DX076B

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 10

05/01/2025

Closing Date

5/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 will report to the District Bridge Department. Performs entry level bridge safety inspection work as a member of a highway bridge safety inspection team. Performs strenuous manual labor in rigging scaffolds and ladders to access bridge structures. Acquires and applies the knowledge and abilities to perform bridge safety inspection work. Assists higher level inspectors in bridge safety inspections. Documents findings as part of an evaluation program to determine structural integrity and safety of state highway bridges. The work requires strenuous physical labor. Hazardous working conditions involve climbing on the superstructure and substructure of bridges. The work may involve exposure to severe weather conditions. Performs related work as required.

Nature of Work

The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 will report to the District Bridge Department. Performs entry level bridge safety inspection work as a member of a highway bridge safety inspection team. Performs strenuous manual labor in rigging scaffolds and ladders to access bridge structures. Acquires and applies the knowledge and abilities to perform bridge safety inspection work. Assists higher level inspectors in bridge safety inspections. Documents findings as part of an evaluation program to determine structural integrity and safety of state highway bridges. The work requires strenuous physical labor. Hazardous working conditions involve climbing on the superstructure and substructure of bridges. The work may involve exposure to severe weather conditions. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 8

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

•Rigs scaffolds and ladders to provide access to bridge structure.

•Chips dirt and scale from bridge members to allow inspection and measurement.

•Works with other inspection team members to obtain dimensions and other details of the bridge.

•Takes routine field notes and makes routine sketches of bridge conditions.

•Takes photographs of bridge deterioration.

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

•Knowledge of basic safety precautions.

•Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

•Ability to apply basic mathematics.

•Ability to make field notes.

•Ability to make field sketches.

•Ability to climb bridge structures and perform strenuous physical activities.

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• This is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• This is a tested position. Applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill upon closure of the posting.

Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) Phone [phone]
Website https://transportation.wv.gov

Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305