Bridge Inspector

Do you like to work outdoors? How about serving the traveling public by ensuring, through inspections, the safety of structures on the highways? Our Bridges & Structures Bureau (BSB) is looking to hire a full-time Bridge Inspector 1 to be part of a team inspecting bridges for the state and national transportation systems in Iowa. You will have the opportunity to work in an environment where teamwork, customer service, and a positive attitude are valued!

Location
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Atlantic, IA

Shift Requirements
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Days, Monday through Thursday, 6:45am to 5:15pm

Travel Requirements
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The person selected must be willing to travel and be able to climb and work under difficult and potentially hazardous conditions; occasional overnight travel.

As a Bridge Inspector 1, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing for and participating in bridge inspections.
• Determining the condition of various bridge components, including identifying deficiencies. This is accomplished by visual and audio inspection techniques using various mechanical and electronic devices, such as magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing equipment, hand grinding tools for locating and evaluating fatigue cracks in steel members, calipers, incremental bores, pachometer, and electronic depth finder.
• Measurement of dimensions, angles, and distances, which is accomplished using various devices such as transit, level, surveyors' chain, level rod, and tape, and the recording of measurements.
• Preparation of sketches and taking of photographs with digital cameras.
• Documenting the inspection findings in SIIMS (Structure Inventory and Inspection Management System Database.) by completing bridge inspection report forms. National Bridge Inventory (NBI) codes, AASHTO Bridge Element condition states, and any written descriptions must convey mental images of field conditions that are consistent with the photographs and sketches of deterioration.

Additional Requirements
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• Successfully complete a comprehensive bridge inspection training course required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards within a period of time designated by the appointing authority at the time of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post-offer pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
• Pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test ()
• Learn and understand the occupational hazards and safety precautions related to the job through Fall Protection Classes.
• Lifts and loads items weighing up to 65 pounds.

Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

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