H9289 - Inspector SB Wage

Hiring Range: $32.64 to $53.03

Full Time or Part Time:

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Description for Candidates:

• Assist with visual and tactile inspections of bridges and highway structures to discover deterioration, damage, and defects that affect the life, serviceability, and safety of the structure. Perform special duties as assigned.
• Operate specialized inspection equipment and vehicles.
• Collect structural data and dimensions; prepare, distribute, and update structural inspection reports and related documentation.
• Assist with creation of new inventory records and update existing structure inventory and assessment data in an automated database system.
• Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques; ensure workplace safety, identify hazards, provide improvement suggestions, and maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to diagnose causes of damage and deterioration to structures.
• Physical ability to perform hands‑on inspection of bridges and structures using required equipment.
• Ability to prepare and/or draft structural drawings and sketches.
• Ability to prepare reports, enter data, update, and maintain files.
• Ability to read and interpret bridge and structure plans and specifications.
• Knowledge and skill in the application of engineering math.
• Knowledge of common bridge types and components.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to work at heights, over and in water, in confined spaces, near heavy traffic, and in inclement weather.

• Ability to diagnose causes of damage and deterioration to bridges and structures.
• Ability to follow safety practices and procedures and use required equipment.
• Ability to prepare and/or draft structural drawings and sketches.
• Ability to read and interpret bridge and structure plans and specifications.
• Ability to use specialized inspection instruments and tools.
• Knowledge and skill in the application of engineering math.
• Knowledge of common bridge types and components.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Valid driver's license.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field desired.
• Completion of an FHWA‑approved course in safety inspection of in‑service bridges.
• Knowledge of bridge maintenance and repair or structural inspection.
• Skill in MS Office and CAD.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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