What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 - Mercer County position at West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)?
JOB
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
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION High school diploma or the equivalent. REQUIRED EXPERIENCEThis is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTThis is a tested position. Applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill upon closure of the posting.
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
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- 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 TRAINING/EDUCATION High school diploma or the equivalent. REQUIRED EXPERIENCEThis is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTThis is a tested position. Applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill upon closure of the posting.
