District Bridge Inspector - Waterloo

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation District 2 Bridge Crew in Northeast Iowa is looking to hire a Bridge Inspector 2 to lead the Bridge Crew. You will support your supervisor and team by assisting in various duties, answering questions about policy and procedures, distributing workload, checking work, supporting training efforts, and providing valuable input on personnel information.

Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location.

7:00 to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Hours may vary, and the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergencies and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.

As a Bridge Crew leader for the Northeast corner of Iowa, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and coordinate the work of a specialized bridge crew to ensure the safety of the traveling public
• Oversee planning and scheduling, and provide leadership to equipment operators
• Perform materials sampling and testing
• Use and operate specialized highway and bridge maintenance, construction and materials equipment
• Adhere to construction and material procedures, techniques, terminology and specifications
• Perform operations related to snow and ice removal

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation . This position will foster growth and support for its reporting team through the five core values of the department:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here .
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website !

• Must successfully complete a Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards prior to appointment or within a period of time designated by the appointing authority.
• A CDL permit upon hire.
• Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date.

Entry-level driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT. The multifaceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations.

• A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query.
• A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test () .
• A pre-employment drug screen and will be required to participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs.
• May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed.

Help make Iowa roadways safe for you, your family, and your friends.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo .

Reasonable accommodation, such as an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to…