| Job Title |
Bridge Inspector |
| Job Description |
Inspects Railroad Bridges, Trestles, Culverts, And Waterways
To Detect Damage Or Wear And To Ensure Structures Conform To
Safety Regulations, Building Codes, And Railroad Engineering
Specifications: Inspects Waterways To Determine Need For
Cleaning, Straightening, Or Enlargement. Inspects Masonry In
Tunnels, Culverts, And Waterways To Detect Cracks In Concrete Or
Signs Of Settlement. Verifies Alignment Of Bridge With Road
Track, Using Levels And Similar Gauging Instruments. Observes
Installation Of Guardrails On Bridges To Ensure Construction
According To Specifications. Inspects Fire Protection Equipment,
Such As Fire Alarms, Sprinkler Systems, And Water Barrels, On
Bridges And In Tunnels. Determines Need For Repainting
Structures To Prevent Rust Or Excessive Weathering. Measures
Clearance Between Bridges And Roads To Ensure Sufficient
Clearance For Passage Of Vehicles, In Accordance With Local
Building Codes And Specifications. Inspects Piles, Posts, And
Timbers To Determine If Decayed, Split, Or Crooked. Strikes
Wooden Supports With Hammer And Listens For Sounds Indicating
Decay. Inspects Bolts And Rivets At Joints Of Floor Beams,
Stringers, And Panel Points To Ensure They Are Securely
Fastened. Inspects Steel Girders To Detect Buckling. Inspects
Drainage Systems To Detect Obstructions. Inspects Inside Of
Tunnels To Detect Excessive Vegetation Growth. Prepares Reports
Of Findings, Noting Location And Type Of Structure, Defect, And
Extent Of Damage.
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