Bridge Inspection Team Leader (MassDOT Bridge Inspector III)

Position Summary

Incumbent in this position schedule assigned structures in coordination with the District Inspection Engineer to suit availability, site condition and weather. Obtain necessary tools, equipment, and forms for the inspections. Arrange traffic control, flagman and other required assistance in coordination with the District Inspection Engineer and the District Operations Section.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the safety controls before and during the work, assuring that all personnel have and use the appropriate safety equipment and take immediate corrective action if unsafe conditions are found. 
• Obtain and review available plans, inspection records, rating reports, dive reports and maintenance records pertinent to bridge, tunnel and/or facility inspection. 
• Perform rapid overview walks around inspection area at start of the inspection to gain familiarity with current structure and disclose problem areas requiring closer attention. 
• Act as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader and perform structure inspection based on the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Bridge Inspector Reference Manual for the Condition and Evaluation of Bridges and following procedures established in the department's Bridge Inspection Handbook and MassDOT Tunnel Inspection policies. 
• Report deficiencies following established procedure in the Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Handbook and in compliance with existing policies as directed. 
• Verify that all equipment is collected and returned to proper storage location upon completion of inspection. 
• Prepare inspection reports that fully and accurately describe the structure's condition using department approved templates, forms, and electronic data collections systems. 
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Unit E Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. 

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.  

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