Associate Bridge Inspector (61035516

Job Responsibilities
Assists in performing periodic inspection and evaluations of bridge substructure and superstructure elements including timber rot, concrete spalls and cracks, section loss due to rust, scour, settlement, and collision damage from waterway or highway traffic. Conducts both visual and tactile inspections of bridge decks, superstructure, substructure, roadway approaches, and guardrails in accordance with the Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual (BIRM), the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), and the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) practices and methods.

This may include inspecting posting sign placement or removal, post maintenance inspections, administrative requests, and FHWA inquiries.
Assists in preparing inspection reports, structure inventory and appraisal sheets, and reviewing others’ inspection reports when needed. During field inspection, assists in determination of the preliminary structural condition and safe load limit until a more comprehensive structural analysis can be performed by the Bridge Management Office, and/or contracted consultant personnel. Assists in ensuring bridge inspections and report completion meet the timelines of the department and federal bridge program guidelines.
Enters daily work reports and bridge deficiencies in Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). Documents and keeps up with the latest bridge repairs, postings, and construction project statuses as needed. Assists in coordination between Bridge Management Office, District Bridge Engineering staff, and contracted consultants on matters pertaining to bridge maintenance, inspection, and load posting.
Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations throughout the district and state, including operating inclement weather equipment and performing special inspections after an event. This may include inspection or monitoring of maintenance repairs and rehabilitations, collisions, or natural disasters. May include working extended hours or extended shift operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

• health and dental insurance
• retirement and savings plan options
• paid vacation and sick leave
• telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

• health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• dental
• vision
• term life insurance
• long term disability
• flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

• defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

• tuition assistance
• holiday, annual and sick leave
• discounts on purchases, travel and more

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.