Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 23 hours ago
Structural Evaluation Technician A
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is responsible for the inspection and evaluation of various structures. The Structural Evaluation Technician A performs inspections, evaluations, and assessments of bridges and other structures to ensure safety and compliance with specifications.
Association
Responsibilities
Conducts in-depth visual and mechanical inspections of structures such as bridges, aerials, tunnels, stations, retaining structures, and parking structures, as well as, other structural assets to identify all structural damage, deterioration, defects, and deficiencies that would present a safety hazard or maintenance concern. Ensures all structure inspections are compliant with federal and internal specifications
Prepares inspection reports to document findings, manage records of inspections and elevate any critical deficiencies found in Inspection database for assets
Performs a variety of calculations and computations to determine the severity of a deficiency and properly account for all elements within the asset
Works under the guidance of Structural Evaluation Technician AAs or Supervisory personnel and follows pre-determined work routines on assignments contained and prioritized on monthly cut sheets
Makes sketches and takes detailed photographs to document conditions and use as aides to resolve structural issues to give maintenance personnel and engineers an idea of how the deficiency is affecting the asset
Selects and uses correct tools and test equipment such as, crack monitors and borescopes. Analyzes, evaluates and interprets test results
Performs non-destructive tests on structures to ascertain the reliability of materials such as concrete and steel and measures the size of reinforcing bars
Interprets schematic and layout diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer's maintenance instructions. Reads and understands structural blue prints and interprets drawings to evaluate conditions of existing structures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a Civil Engineering or related field
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a high school graduate or a GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in structural construction, maintenance or inspections will be considered
Successful completion of a National Highway Institute (NHI) Introduction to Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Computer-Based Training (CBT) course
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in structural construction, maintenance or inspections
CDL Class B within 1 year of employment
Roadway Worker Protection Qualified Level 2 within 90 days of hire
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required
Preferred
Completion of the FHWA approved Comprehensive Bridge Safety Inspection Training course
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