Bridge Technician Inspection Specialist - (Engineering Technician Iv

BRIDGE TECHNICIAN INSPECTION SPECIALIST - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

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Job Requisition : 56075

IPR#26-01231
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,082 Monthly;
Full Range: $5,082 - $9,309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

This position serves as the Technician Inspection Specialist on the District Bridge Inspection team which makes detailed inspections of bridges and structures throughout the district. These duties are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), compile information needed to program necessary repairs, and most importantly, ensure public safety.

• Directs and supervises, on a day-to-day basis, the bridge inspection team in the continuing detailed field inspection of bridges and structures throughout the district to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Conducts field inspections involving fracture critical structures, pin and link assemblies, underwater bridge inspection and scour analysis to meet the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Conducts visual inspection of bridges to seek out damaged or deteriorated components, providing records and photographs of deficiencies detected and makes appropriate recommendations for repair or further structural analysis. Surveys include precise measurements and elevations of bridge components and stream or…