Bridge Inspector Jobs in Amarillo, TX (NOW HIRING)

Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

• Performs data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, assessments, and/or plan development.

• Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation.
• Coordinates traffic engineering studies and traffic counts.
• Designs, installs, maintains and repairs all traffic management computer/communication/video systems and/or traffic signals, radios, and railroad crossing equipment.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies to recommend solutions for high accident locations, to warrant traffic signals and speed zones and to determine capacity and channelization of the highways.
• Responsible for Traffic Engineering operations.
• Reviews traffic engineering studies, warranting of traffic signals and speed zones.

• Conducts final inspections on completed construction projects.

• Oversees and develops plans for complex project(s) related to their resource assignments, schedules, scope,
  communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objective.

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Licensed Prof Engineer*

• If performing underwater bridge inspections: Must have Open Water Diver certification.

• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire. 

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

The required competencies for Transportation Engineer III include:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Government funding programs, methods and procedures

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and
  information technology related systems
• Traffic management systems operations
• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
• Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations
• Critical Path Method for managing projects

Proficient Skill in:

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering

Additional competencies for Transportation Engineer IV include:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.

• Traffic management systems operations

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

• Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations.

• Critical Path Method for managing projects

• Government funding programs, methods and procedures

Proficient skill in:

• Operating light and heavy highway equipment

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Expert skill in:

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Additional competencies for Transportation Engineer V include:

Extensive Knowledge of:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related system.

• Traffic management systems operations

• Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities

• Traffic signal systems design, testing and maintenance operations

• Fundamentals of electrical/electronic and design procedures

• Critical Path Method for managing projects

• Government funding programs, methods and procedures

Expert Skill in:

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.