Volkert Inc.

Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Volkert Inc.$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced qualifications preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in bridge inspections, including 1 year as a qualified NBIS Team Leader.
  • Completion of NBIS Bridge Inspection Course and NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course with recent refresher.
  • Strong understanding of NBIS with excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Basic Microsoft Office knowledge; EIT or P.E. license preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a two-person bridge inspection team for in-depth safety inspections across various structures.
  • Conduct inspections in challenging environments, including considerable heights and hazardous conditions.
  • Prepare detailed inspection reports influencing structural integrity assessment.
  • Train and schedule new inspectors, coordinating activities aligned with bridge priorities.
  • Manage the scheduling and logistics of inspections, including personnel and equipment coordination.
  • Operate access equipment and tools necessary for conducting inspections.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Wellness incentives and student debt retirement matching
  • Variety of additional voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Carolinas Region located in Raleigh, NC.

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

The successful candidate will have experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Work will be statewide based on assignments and needs of NCDOT and will require traveling for out-of-town assignments. The field work requires work in situations that are hazardous in their nature such as traffic congestion, working on slopes, climbing of high steel, working in confined areas, and working above water on scaffolds or the snooper crane at considerable heights.

What you'll be doing:
  • Advanced level in-depth safety inspection work as the Team Leader of a 2 man bridge inspection team that conducts inspection on all types of structures in North Carolina
  • Work in an outside environment at considerable heights, exposure to snakes, spiders, insects, and poisonous plants
  • Safety shoes will be required as a condition of employment
  • Responsible for carrying out in-depth inspections on bridges, light standards, culverts, pipes, sign supports, & overhead walkways and preparation of reports detailing conditions found during the inspection process. These reports are used in an evaluation process that determines the structural integrity and the capability of structures to support loads imposed on them by the traveling public and/or natural forces.
  • Training new inspectors, scheduling, and plans the team's activities in conformance with bridge priorities
  • Leading a team of inspectors in the field during inspections
  • Scheduling and coordinating inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, maintenance of traffic
  • Operating access equipment and other equipment to perform inspections


What you need to have:

  • The successful candidate will have experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Candidates should possess a strong working knowledge of NBIS and have advanced writing and communication skills.
  • Must have NBIS Bridge Inspection Course
  • NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course with Refresher Training within the last 5 years
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in bridge inspections with a minimum of 1 year service as a qualified NBIS Team Leader
  • NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges and Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures Courses preferred but not required
  • EIT or P.E. license preferred but not required
  • In-State Travel required
  • Strong knowledge of NBIS and have advanced writing and communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
  • If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).


Key Benefits:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits


The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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About Volkert Inc.

Volkert Inc. is an engineering consulting firm that provides a range of services, including transportation planning, environmental engineering, and construction management. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. Volkert serves clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, energy, and water resources. The company has a reputation for delivering high-quality work and has received numerous awards for its projects. Volkert is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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1925

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