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Job Description The Iowa Department of Transportation District 2 Bridge Crew in Northeast Iowa is looking to hire a Bridge Inspector 2 to lead the Bridge Crew. You will support your supervisor and team by assisting in various duties, answering questions about policy and procedures, distributing workload, checking work, supporting training efforts, and providing valuable input on personnel information. Location: Maintenance Garage - Within five (5) months, employees are required to reside within 45 minutes driving time, during normal conditions, from the assigned work location.

Shift: 7:00 to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Hours may vary, and the position is subject to be on call 24 hours a day during emergencies and/or weather conditions. Some overnight travel may be required.

As a Bridge Crew leader for the Northeast corner of Iowa, your duties will include, but are not limited to: Direct and coordinate the work of a specialized bridge crew to ensure the safety of the traveling public Oversee planning and scheduling, and provide leadership to equipment operators Perform materials sampling and testing Use and operate specialized highway and bridge maintenance, construction and materials equipment Adhere to construction and material procedures, techniques, terminology and specifications Perform operations related to snow and ice removal The Iowa Department of Transportation's Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. This position will foster growth and support for its reporting team through the five core values of the department: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here.

Opportunities for professional growth and development. Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year. Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial). We encourage you to learn more about the State of Iowa Employee Benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website. Requirements: Must successfully complete a Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards prior to appointment or within a period of time designated by the appointing authority.

A CDL permit upon hire. Class A and endorsements/restrictions on your CDL within 5 months following your hire date. Entry-level driver Training is available upon hire through the Iowa DOT.

The multifaceted training will help meet all state and federal regulations. A successful U.S. DOT Clearinghouse query

A pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Click the video link for a demonstration: OPC Webinar Chapter 4 PCP Demo Test (youtube.com). A pre-employment drug screen and will be required to participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing programs

May be required to obtain pesticide/herbicide certifications or other certifications as needed. Help make Iowa roadways safe for you, your family, and your friends. You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply now.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us. Reasonable accommodation, such as an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc

This does not include scheduling needs. The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit http://www.e-verify.gov. Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil or construction engineering, the successful completion of the Fundamental of Engineering exam, as administered by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in bridge inspection*

2) Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in civil or construction engineering technology, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in bridge inspection*. 3) Five years of full-time work experience in bridge inspection*. 4) Licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board*.

5) Five years of bridge inspection experience which includes 18 months of full-time work in the state executive branch as a Bridge Inspector 1*. 6) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes four years of full-time work in the maintenance or construction of highways and bridges. * Successful completion of requirements set forth by National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).

Experience in bridge inspection means: "Active participation in bridge inspections in accordance with the NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards), in either a field inspection, supervisory, or management role. A combination of bridge design, bridge maintenance, bridge construction, and bridge inspection experience, with the predominant amount (more than 50%) in bridge inspection, is acceptable." For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. Additional Qualification Requirements All positions in this class are required to have and maintain a minimum of a valid Class C Non-Commercial Operator's License

Designated positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment. In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (parts 40 and 382), designated positions in this job class require a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to the regulations regarding the Federal drug and alcohol testing program.

Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post-offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described. Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Employees must respond to emergency situations as required, and may be required to work up to 16 consecutive hours.