Job Details
Salary: $1,200.00 - $1,751.92 Biweekly
Location : Moundsville, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT24D6102A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 6
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 6/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 performs entry level bridge safety inspection work as a member of a highway bridge safety inspection team. Performs strenuous manual labor in rigging scaffolds and ladders to access bridge structures. Acquires and applies the knowledge and abilities to perform bridge safety inspection work. Assists higher level inspectors in bridge safety inspections. Documents findings as part of an evaluation program to determine structural integrity and safety of state highway bridges. The work requires strenuous physical labor. Hazardous working conditions involve climbing on the superstructure and substructure of bridges. The work may involve exposure to severe weather conditions. Performs related work as required. District 6 consists of Marshall, Tyler, Wetzel, Ohio, Brooke and Hancock counties.
Pay Grade: 8
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Rigs scaffolds and ladders to provide access to bridge structure
Chips dirt and scale from bridge members to allow inspection and measurement
Works with other inspection team members to obtain dimensions and other details of the bridge
Takes routine field notes and makes routine sketches of bridge conditions
Takes photographs of bridge deterioration
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license may be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of basic safety precautions
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to apply basic mathematics
Ability to make field notes
Ability to make field sketches
Ability to climb bridge structures and perform strenuous physical activities
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE- This is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT- This is a tested position. Applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill upon closure of the posting.
Note: Preference in appointment may be given to applicants with successful completion course in algebra, plane geometry, drafting, or mechanical drawing or certification as a Technician-In-Training-Bridge by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET).
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
- Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
- Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
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Do you meet the minimum qualifications listed on this posting? The experience must be shown on the application to receive credit.
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