Transportation Tech 2 - Bridge Inspection Tech 1 (Diver)

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Under close supervision assists in the bridge inventory and underwater inspection operations Statewide. Performs field inspections to gain structural, geographic, and geometric data. Prepares, updates, and maintains written and computerized records of bridge maintenance activities. Responds to requests for technical bridge maintenance assistance. Assists in the collection of supporting data for the bridge management system.

Note:

• This position will be assigned to the Bridge Maintenance Unit's Underwater Bridge Inspection Team 1 or 2.
• The team's office is located in Forest Park.
• This position will be responsible for underwater diving inspections of bridges and culverts Statewide.
• This position requires regular travel (routine inspection, training and responding to emergencies) for up to a week at a time. All travel expenses (lodging and meals) will be reimbursed.
• This position responds to bridge related emergencies (floods, bridge hits) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will receive a GDOT cell phone.
• Normal work week is 4 days with 10 hours to a day.
• The diver position receives a supplemental pay of $4,000.00 per year in addition to the listed base pay. Supplemental pay is based on being a diver and does not count towards calculating retirement pay

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass diving medical within 30 days of employment to remain employed.
• Possession of a diving certification through commercial, military, or recreational agency including diver rescue training.
• A valid Georgia driver's license is required.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in both standard and metric units.
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in both standard and metric units.
• Ability to recall all critical bridge deficiencies verbally to the supervisor, and document the deficiencies in writing.
• Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time and to perform moderately heavy laboring work cutting bushes, carrying equipment, and climbing during bridge inspection.
• Display a high level of effort and commitment toward performing bridge inspection, high standards of honesty, trust and dependability.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other personnel in a team environment.

Displays a high level of flexibility and is able to quickly adapt to change.

AGECNY PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:

• Possesses basic structural knowledge of bridges.
• Ability to read plans.
• Ability to evaluate and record damaged sections of bridges.
• Possesses a good understanding of computers and how to operate them.
• Ability to accept changes in work procedures and assignments.
• Displays a professional image.
• Demonstrates courtesy and tact while working with the general public and other personnel to meet customer expectations.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER