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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Bridge Inspector 2025-02387

Cheyenne, WY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.63/hr - $25.14/hr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Bridge Inspector for the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) in Cheyenne. In this role, you will conduct detailed inspections of bridges and related structures to ensure public safety and compliance with federal standards.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists in performing routine field inspections, fracture critical inspections, and special inspections of existing, recently constructed, and damaged local and state-owned bridges and other related structures, including overhead sign structures, and high mast towers

Assists the lead inspector of a bridge inspection team

Prepares for inspections by reviewing structure files, identifying structure components and elements, and accounting for special considerations

Ensures inspections accurately and completely reflect the structural and functional conditions of the structure, are thorough, timely, and completed in accordance with WYDOT policies, procedures, and the FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards

Prepares detailed structure inspection reports with photos in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration's National Bridge Inspection Standards

Uses non-destructive testing methods to assess damage as required

Records various measurements and takes photographs for use in load ratings or developing repair strategies

Uses computer-aided drafting to transform field sketches and measurements into detailed plans for engineering evaluation of the load capacity of the structure and for future reference

Prepares other related data for transmission to local government officials

Verifies the completeness of detailed sketches made by others

Qualification

Bridge InspectionNational Bridge Inspection StandardsComputer-Aided DraftingNon-Destructive TestingStructural AnalysisField Inspection TechniquesCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Associate's Degree (typically in Civil and Environmental Engineering)

0-2 years of progressive work experience (Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Technician

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to climb fences, occupy a bucket or lift truck for long periods of time, traverse uneven, steep, soft, slippery terrain

Ability to access structural elements in confined or limited spaces

Ability to perform inspections in periods of inclement weather, road closures, high or fast-moving water, and periods of limited access or visibility

Ability to access bridge components that require close inspection

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Extensive travel required