Bridge Inspector/Team Leader

Qualifications: Certification as an above water and underwater bridge inspector or qualified inspection team leader required. Willingness to work around traffic, at heights and around water is required. Climbing certification beneficial. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Most work is located in Florida but some travel throughout the US is possible. All qualified Team Leader candidates considered. Candidates that possess experience with design and rehabilitation of bridges and other highway-related structures are also encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Perform above water and underwater field inspections of bridges, dams and ancillary structures and complete report documentation of those inspections. Coordinate with department supervisor, project manager and project engineers concerning deficiencies on the structure for appropriate action. Compile information needed for preliminary and final report preparation in order to ensure quality and conformance to standards, including addressing review comments from Department of Transportation or other governmental and regulatory agencies. The individual must have excellent computer skills, good understanding of inspection codes, and standards. Field time away from office is estimated at approximately 60% while remaining 40% is office time. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to swim, climb, and negotiate work areas fully equipped with appropriate gear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at a construction work site or similar type environment. Candidates with engineering background may also participate in engineering assignments such as performing load rating analysis and assisting in the design of various types of highway and pedestrian bridges and other structures. Benefits of being part of the Ayres team: Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options Short-term and long-term disability Development Paid membership dues to professional organizations Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications. Work/Life Balance Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid holidays [including two floating holidays] Flexible work schedules Financial Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Social Peer recognition program and mentor programs Young Professionals [YP] networking groups Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more! Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)