Bridge Inspector 1-4

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DISTRICT 05 – UNIT051 – MONROE – OUACHITA PARISH

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Help protect the traveling public by inspecting bridges and documenting conditions that guide repairs and maintenance. Bridge Inspectors perform critical public safety work by conducting inspections of on-system and off-system bridges in accordance with established standards and DOTD procedures.

No prior bridge inspection experience is required— training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Bridge Inspector job series.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills. Work is performed in a variety of environments and may involve heights, water, traffic exposure, weather conditions, and travel to bridge locations within the assigned district.

This position is located in Ouachita Parish, District 5/Unit 051.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

• Serve as lead inspector over a bridge inspection team and conduct in-depth inspections of new and existing on-system and Off-system bridges in an assigned area.
• Inspect and rate each bridge in accordance with current inspection procedures. Inspect both simple and complex timber, concrete, and steel bridges.
• Inspect steel truss bridges, movable bridges and culverts in accordance with current inspection procedures. Identify bridges with Fracture Critical Members, bridges requiring underwater inspection, and bridges that are scour critical. On bridges that are scoured critically, prepare a plan of action to monitor known and potential deficiencies and to address critical findings.
• Monitor bridges that are scour critical in accordance with current inspection procedures. Accompany underwater bridge inspection team to ensure that bridge requiring underwater inspection is inspected according to appropriate procedures. Inspect vehicles and marine damage to bridges and guardrails.

• Prepare bridge files and maintain reports on the results of bridge inspections, with notations of any action taken to address the findings of such inspections. Maintain relevant maintenance and inspection data to allow assessment of current bridge condition. Record the findings and results of bridge inspections on the appropriate forms.
• Conduct the Annual Off-System Bridge Program Compliance Review. Send all required bridge correspondence and bridge inspection reports to the appropriate bridge owners in the Off-System Bridge Program. Follow up on any critical findings and make reports in accordance to appropriate procedures.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but no limited to, emergency/disaster support services.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational,Promotional, Job Appointment

Career Progression: This job may be filled as a Bridge Inspector 1,2,3, or 4

• Bridge Inspector 1 - Starting salary is $1282.40.00/bi-weekly

• Bridge Inspector 2 - Starting salary is $1468.00/bi-weekly

• Bridge Inspector 3 - Starting salary is $1570.40.00/bi-weekly

• Bridge Inspector 4 - Starting salary is $1923.20/bi-weekly

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay for every hour worked:

• Bridge Inspector 1-2 - $3.00/hour

• Bridge Inspector 3-4 -$2.00/hour

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.