Assistant Bridge Inspector

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The position supports our Southeast Region performing work throughout Florida, covering Maitland, Tampa, Miami, or Sunrise, FL.

Applicants must have at minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Assist the Team Leader in performing bridge inspection, both topside and underwater, of culverts to large complex bridges and ancillary structures (signs, light poles, traffic signals)
• Develop inspection reports and review
• Office responsibilities will include report writing, review and data entry

• Dive training and certification are preferred but not required
• Boat operation skills are preferred.
• 70% Local In‑State Travel required; overnight stays may be required
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to travel out of state; overnight stays may be required
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state‑specific guidelines.
• If applicable to the position, a post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer‑Paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one‑hundred‑year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas

A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EOE‑Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

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