Bridge Inspector

This position represents one of eight Bridge Inspector positions, whose responsibility is to lead bridge safety inspections and other structural inspections for nearly 1500 bridges, 1800 overhead signs, 900 retaining walls and 130 miles of noise walls throughout the Metropolitan District.

Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Lead and conduct bridge safety inspections, special assessments/inspections of bridges and culverts, deck surveys, and approach panel inspections so structural integrity is maintained at the lowest safety risk and inconvenience to the public, to identify maintenance needs, and to meet federal regulations.
• Document and input inspection data into the Structure Information Management System (SIMS) database.
• Lead and conduct routine annual safety inspections of in-service bridges and other highway structures that may include sign structures high-mast light poles, towers and traffic control signals on bridges to ensure their integrity and safety according to MnDOT and FHWA standards.
• Assist with scheduling and planning of bridge and non-bridge structural asset inspection.
• Report discovered findings, critical or hazardous deficiencies in accordance with MnDOT policy.
• Complete and submit paperwork/reports to higher level staff for review.
• Maintain bridge records and files sufficient to meet state and federal regulations for Bridge maintenance and for programming replacements and rehabilitation.
• Assist in the performance of fracture critical inspections so structural integrity can be maintained at the lowest safety risk and inconvenience to the public.
• Perform snow & ice duties such as maintaining roadways and preparing & inspecting winter equipment.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience performing bridge safety inspections, bridge maintenance, bridge construction and/or bridge design activities or related activities or related activities.

OR

• Three years of experience performing bridge safety inspections, bridge maintenance, bridge construction and/or bridge design activities or related activities and a combination of one year of experience performing roadway construction, pre-design, hydraulics/water resources, materials, permits, planning, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, right of way, signs, snow/ice, soils, surveys, and/or traffic engineering activities or related activities may substitute for one year performing bridge safety inspections, bridge maintenance, bridge construction and/or bridge design or related activities.
• Educational Substitution: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Level 2 Bridge Inspection Certification - Bridge Safety Inspection Team Leader
• Valid Class D Driver's License AND a Class A CDL Permit with no airbrake restriction AND a tanker endorsement.
• How to Get a CDL Permit - Study the CDL Manual at: https://m.driving-tests.org/minnesota/mn-cdl-handbook/ then contact your local Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Service (DVS) to schedule an appointment to take the exams.

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 9/18/2025:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “88378” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn Job Slot

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us