Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1
2 days ago
Location : Huntington, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT26D2049A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 2
Opening Date: 01/22/2026
Closing Date: 1/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 is assigned to the District 2 Headquarters, but working location will be throughout District 2 which consists of Cabell, Lincoln, Logan , Mingo, and Wayne counties. Performs entry 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.
Pay Grade 8
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• 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.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
Skills and Knowledge
• 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 Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
- This is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.
- This is a tested position. Applicants will receive further communication from CourseMill upon closure of the posting.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:
- Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
- Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts
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