Bridge Specialist​/Bridge & Culvert Inspector, PN

What You Will Do

• Schedule bridge and culvert inspections.
• Inspect bridges and culverts.
• Use bridge inspection equipment such as ladders, snooper, hammer, coring machine, pin tester, and rebar locator.
• Fill out reports detailing inspections (identify bridge structure types, recommend replacement, repair, painting, gather data, take measurements).
• Maintain records of all inspections, updating the bridge inventory file, developing inspection sequence, and uploading pictures and videos.
• Train lower‑level inspectors.
• Assist with bridge repairs.

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; first increase after 6 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package—including Medical and free Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within the organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contributions.

• Successful completion of agency‑approved confined space assessment & work training course; successful completion of Ohio Department of Transportation’s comprehensive training based on Federal Highway Administration safety inspection of in‑service bridges course; successful completion of certified bridge climbing course; five (5) years bridge inspection experience (i.e., bridge inspection is defined as active participation in bridge inspections in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards, in either a field inspection, supervisory or management role);
  
  valid driver's license.
  
  Note:
  
  A combination of experience in bridge design, bridge maintenance, bridge construction (i.e., 2.4 years maximum) & bridge inspection (i.e., 2.6 years minimum) with the predominant amount in bridge inspection is acceptable.
• Or successful completion of agency‑approved confined space assessment & work training course; successful completion of Ohio Department of Transportation’s comprehensive training based on Federal Highway Administration safety inspection of in‑service bridges; successful completion of certified bridge climbing course; successful completion of Level III or IV bridge inspection certification under National Society of Professional Engineers' program for National Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET);
  
  valid driver's license.
• Or successful completion of agency‑approved confined space assessment & work training course; successful completion of Ohio Department of Transportation’s comprehensive training based on Federal Highway Administration safety inspection of in‑service bridges; successful completion of certified bridge climbing course; bachelor's degree in engineering from college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology; successful passage of National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering examination;
  
  two (2) years bridge inspection experience; valid driver's license.
  
  Note:
  
  A combination of experience in bridge design, bridge maintenance, bridge construction (i.e., 0.9 years maximum) & bridge inspection (i.e., 1.1 years minimum) with the predominant amount in bridge inspection is acceptable.
• Or successful completion of agency‑approved confined space assessment & work training course; successful completion of Ohio Department of Transportation’s comprehensive training based on Federal Highway Administration safety inspection of in‑service bridges; successful completion of certified bridge climbing course; associate’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology;
  
  four (4) years bridge inspection experience; valid driver's license.
  
  Note:
  
  A combination of experience in bridge design, bridge maintenance, bridge construction (i.e., 1.9 years maximum) & bridge inspection (i.e., 2.1 years minimum) with the predominant amount in bridge inspection is acceptable.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Civil Engineering

Organization: Transportation - District 07

Agency Contact Name and Information: Amanda Piper – amanda.pipero.gov

Work Location: District 7 HQ

Primary

Location:

United States of America—Ohio—Shelby County—Sidney

Compensation: $31.47 – $46.08

Schedule: Full‑time

Work Hours: 07:30 AM to 04:30 PM, may vary

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Interpreting Data, Situational Awareness