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Bridge Inspection Supervisor

ATC, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705

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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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