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Bridge Inspection Supervisor for La Porte Indiana District Selected resource will be required to complete mandatory INDOT specific training
Position is a contract-to-hire after 6 month duration
Job Description:
The Bridge Inspection Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining public safety and safeguarding Indiana’s infrastructure investments. The Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer for
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
conducts inspections of bridges, large culverts, and retaining walls in order to maintain public safety and confidence, and to protect public investment. The Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer is a Team Leader and is responsible for the supervision, training and performance of area Bridge Inspectors. Bridge Inspectors must conform to the National Bridge Inspection Standards by inspecting each bridge at a minimum biennially, assigning ratings to bridge elements and reporting findings in accordance with the coding guidance developed by the Federal Highway Administration and INDOT. Bridge inspectors also inspect large culverts at a minimum of every five years, evaluating material deterioration and member distress and reporting findings in accordance with the Large Culvert inspection guidelines developed by INDOT.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Manages the Bridge Inspection Team for the department’s ongoing operations; continually develops and implements improvements to the team’s work processes
Performs inspections of large culverts (small structures 4’ to 20’ in span)
Performs inspections of retaining walls
Reviews & Approves some bridge inspection reports
Determines specialized bridge inspection needs
Quality Control Officer - performs some QC office & field reviews
Stays on-call to perform emergency damage inspections, i.e. collision, high water
Performs fracture critical & in-depth inspections using access equipment
Performs special inspections for bridges with concerns;
Performs post-construction inspections for bridges
Prepares & submits reports for completed inspections
Reports deficiencies to bridge maintenance crew for corrective action
Submits bridges recommended to be programmed, including mini-scope & cost estimate
Determines work needed to repair damaged bridges & coordinates the repairs
Monitors the project schedules of all bridges of concern monthly
Other duties as assigned
Required and Preferred Qualifications:
Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana, or the ability to obtain a PE license within 6-9 months of hire -
Required
Understand how bridge & large culvert members function, recognize the impact a defect may have on the load carrying capability of a bridge component -
Required 5 Years
Knowledge of inspection principles, practices, techniques, and the ability to apply these principles and procedures as required -
Required 5 Years
Ability to read/interpret technical documents including rehabilitation plans, roadway plans, inspection reports, maintenance records, geotechnical data -
Required 5 Years
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, and to follow verbal and written instructions -
Required
Basic computer skills and the ability to become proficient in new programs and databases -
Required
Ability to use tools including but not limited to pen and clipboard, digital camera, chipping hammer, range pole, measuring tape, handheld spotlight -
Required
Ability to remain calm during emergencies -
Required
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to standing, walking, crouching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, lifting, grasping, etc. -
Required
Vision Requirements including peripheral, close, distant, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus -
Required
Knowledge, understanding, and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation -
Required
Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification, or the ability to obtain such certification within 12-15 months of hire -
Highly desired
Knowledge of bridge maintenance principles, practices, methods and techniques related to maintenance of bridges and large culverts -
Highly desired
NHI course “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges” -
Highly desired
NHI course “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges” -
Highly desired
Seniority level Associate
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Bridge Inspection Supervisor for La Porte Indiana District Selected resource will be required to complete mandatory INDOT specific training
Position is a contract-to-hire after 6 month duration
Job Description:
The Bridge Inspection Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining public safety and safeguarding Indiana’s infrastructure investments. The Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer for
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
conducts inspections of bridges, large culverts, and retaining walls in order to maintain public safety and confidence, and to protect public investment. The Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer is a Team Leader and is responsible for the supervision, training and performance of area Bridge Inspectors. Bridge Inspectors must conform to the National Bridge Inspection Standards by inspecting each bridge at a minimum biennially, assigning ratings to bridge elements and reporting findings in accordance with the coding guidance developed by the Federal Highway Administration and INDOT. Bridge inspectors also inspect large culverts at a minimum of every five years, evaluating material deterioration and member distress and reporting findings in accordance with the Large Culvert inspection guidelines developed by INDOT.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Manages the Bridge Inspection Team for the department’s ongoing operations; continually develops and implements improvements to the team’s work processes
Performs inspections of large culverts (small structures 4’ to 20’ in span)
Performs inspections of retaining walls
Reviews & Approves some bridge inspection reports
Determines specialized bridge inspection needs
Quality Control Officer - performs some QC office & field reviews
Stays on-call to perform emergency damage inspections, i.e. collision, high water
Performs fracture critical & in-depth inspections using access equipment
Performs special inspections for bridges with concerns;
Performs post-construction inspections for bridges
Prepares & submits reports for completed inspections
Reports deficiencies to bridge maintenance crew for corrective action
Submits bridges recommended to be programmed, including mini-scope & cost estimate
Determines work needed to repair damaged bridges & coordinates the repairs
Monitors the project schedules of all bridges of concern monthly
Other duties as assigned
Required and Preferred Qualifications:
Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana, or the ability to obtain a PE license within 6-9 months of hire -
Required
Understand how bridge & large culvert members function, recognize the impact a defect may have on the load carrying capability of a bridge component -
Required 5 Years
Knowledge of inspection principles, practices, techniques, and the ability to apply these principles and procedures as required -
Required 5 Years
Ability to read/interpret technical documents including rehabilitation plans, roadway plans, inspection reports, maintenance records, geotechnical data -
Required 5 Years
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, and to follow verbal and written instructions -
Required
Basic computer skills and the ability to become proficient in new programs and databases -
Required
Ability to use tools including but not limited to pen and clipboard, digital camera, chipping hammer, range pole, measuring tape, handheld spotlight -
Required
Ability to remain calm during emergencies -
Required
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to standing, walking, crouching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, lifting, grasping, etc. -
Required
Vision Requirements including peripheral, close, distant, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus -
Required
Knowledge, understanding, and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation -
Required
Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification, or the ability to obtain such certification within 12-15 months of hire -
Highly desired
Knowledge of bridge maintenance principles, practices, methods and techniques related to maintenance of bridges and large culverts -
Highly desired
NHI course “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges” -
Highly desired
NHI course “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges” -
Highly desired
Seniority level Associate
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