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8340
BRIDGE SAFETY INSPECTOR 1
Nature of Work
Under direct supervision, an employee in
this class performs beginning 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.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is
distinguished from the higher classifications in the series by
the direct supervision and more routine and less complex work
assignments. Regularly performs in an assist role to higher
level inspectors and participates in on-the-job training programs
leading to the assignment of full-performance level work in the
series.
Examples of Work
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Education equivalent to graduation from a standard
four-year high school.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Note: Preference in appointment may be given to applicants
with (1) successful completion course in algebra, plane
geometry, drafting, or mechanical drawing or (2)
certification as a Technician-in-Training - Bridge by the
National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Technologies (NICET).
Effective:
11/16/93
Established: 11/16/93