TRT051 Transportation Tech 2 Bridge Inspection Tech 1

Georgia Main Street; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in Forest Park, GA seeks a Bridge Inspector within Area 12 (Fulton County). Under supervision, performs field bridge inspections, collects structural data, and maintains records.

Candidate must have a valid Georgia CDL A within six months, live in Fulton County or adjacent, and be willing to travel for training or emergencies. Normal work week is 4-10 hour days; position handles 24/7 emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Possesses a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Experience using measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the bridge inventory and inspection operations for an assigned area.
• Perform field inspections to gain structural, geographic, and geometric data.
• Prepare, update, and maintain written and computerized records of bridge maintenance activities.
• Respond to requests for technical bridge maintenance assistance.
• Assist in the collection of supporting data for the bridge management system.

Skills

Valid Georgia driver's license

Measuring tools

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT

16 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides working level technical support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES

Under close supervision assists in the bridge inventory and inspection operations for an assigned area. Performs field inspections to gain structural, geographic, and geometric data. Prepares, updates, and maintains written and computerized records of bridge maintenance activities. Responds to requests for technical bridge maintenance assistance. Assists in the collection of supporting data for the bridge management system.

POSITION SPECIFIC:

• This position will be assigned to Area 12 (Fulton County).
• The team’s office is located in Forest Park.
• Applicant must live in Fulton County or an adjacent county.
• The team inspects all the bridge structures in Fulton County.
• This position may require travel (training and responding to emergencies) for up to a week outside Area 12. All travel expenses (rooms and meals) will be reimbursed.
• This position responds to bridge related emergencies (floods, bridge hits) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will receive a GDOT cell phone.
• Normal work week is 4 - 10 hour days.
• A valid Georgia commercial driver's license Class A must be obtained within six months of hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possesses a valid Georgia driver's license.

Experience using measuring tools.

AGENCY MINIMUM COMPETENCIES

• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in both standard and metric units.
• Ability to recall all critical bridge deficiencies verbally to the supervisor, and document the deficiencies in writing.
• Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time and to perform moderately heavy laboring work cutting bushes, carrying equipment, and climbing during bridge inspection.
• Display a high level of effort and commitment toward performing bridge inspection, high standards of honesty, trust and dependability.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other personnel in a team environment.
• Displays a high level of flexibility and is able to quickly adapt to change.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in bridge and road construction.
• A valid Georgia commercial driver's license Class A.

AGECNY PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• Possesses basic structural knowledge of bridges.
• Ability to read plans.
• Ability to evaluate and record damaged sections of bridges.
• Possesses a good understanding of computers and how to operate them.
• Ability to accept changes in work procedures and assignments.
• Displays a professional image.
• Demonstrates courtesy and tact while working with the general public and other personnel to meet customer expectations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of experience at position equivalent.

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• Requisition ID: TRA05LE
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $45,700.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Nov 17, 2026