Assistant Bridge Inspector

GFT is seeking a Assistant Bridge Inspector to join our Transportation Team in Fort Lauderdale !

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

Responsible for data entry into the Florida Department of Transportation Bridge Management System facilitated via the Internet. Looking for a technical individual, team oriented with strong communication skills. Individual must be willing to travel and work outside.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Field Bridge Inspection and preparation.
• Organize and enter inspector’s notes into the Bridge Management System.
• Prepare reports for submission.
• Individual will be required to take and convert measurements.
• Other duties may be assigned, but not limited to:
  • Create folders for different districts
  • Keep track of inspection files for different projects.
  • Communication with sub-consultants on related tasks.
  • Basic office duties (answer telephone and door)
  • Maintaining file folder for different inspection projects.

What you bring to our firm:

• High School Diploma with 1 year of Data Entry experience.
• Minimum (Basic knowledge of computers and typing at least 50 WPM is necessary).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Willing to work outside.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  

What we prefer you bring:

• Word and Excel certification a plus.
• Knowledge of Adobe, Paint.net, Print Station, Betterjpeg, and Google Maps.
• Knowledge of FDOT Mainframe and Bridge Management System.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a bucket truck or a pickup. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Fort Lauderdale

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full'-Time

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