Bridge Inspector

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as a Bridge Inspector 3 in the picturesque city of Cheyenne! In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring safe and efficient transportation for all. With limited supervision, you’ll conduct detailed inspections of bridges, overhead sign structures, and high mast light poles, all while adhering to the Federal Highway Administration's National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Imagine being part of a team dedicated to maintaining the backbone of our communities and contributing to a high-quality infrastructure. If you’re passionate about engineering, safety, and making a tangible difference, this opportunity is for you! Embrace the adventure of working in Wyoming’s stunning landscapes while playing a key role in protecting the lives of countless travelers.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

Benefits of working for the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the State of Wyoming include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (see notes for eligibility)

Come put your talents to work for the benefit of Wyoming citizens and generations to come.

Tina Borgaard 777-4356 or tina.borgaard1

• Assists in performing routine field inspections, fracture critical inspections, and special inspections of existing, recently constructed, and damaged local and state-owned bridges and other related structures, including overhead sign structures, and high mast towers
• Assists the lead inspector of a bridge inspection team
• Prepares for inspections by reviewing structure files, identifying structure components and elements, and accounting for special considerations
• Ensures inspections accurately and completely reflect the structural and functional conditions of the structure, are thorough, timely, and completed in accordance with WYDOT policies, procedures, and the FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards
• Prepares detailed structure inspection reports with photos in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration's National Bridge Inspection Standards
• Uses non-destructive testing methods to assess damage as required
• Records various measurements and takes photographs for use in load ratings or developing repair strategies
• Uses computer-aided drafting to transform field sketches and measurements into detailed plans for engineering evaluation of the load capacity of the structure and for future reference
• Prepares other related data for transmission to local government officials
• Verifies the completeness of detailed sketches made by others

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the National Highway Institute (NHI) Course No. 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.

• Knowledge of National Bridge Inspection Standards, bridge elements, Department procedures, practices, and policies for inspecting structures
• Knowledge of drafting principles, practices, techniques, and standards that relate to structural detailing
• Knowledge of computer-aided drafting software (Microstation), word processing, and spreadsheet applications
• Knowledge and ability needed to operate inspection equipment
• Ability to climb on structural members and access bridge components that require close inspection
• Ability to produce clean, legible, and understandable drawings in the field and convert them to CADD details
• Ability to convey verbally and in written format accurate descriptions of structural damages and give direction to other members of the bridge inspection team

Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (Transportation…