Duties may include: • Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces • Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles • Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing • Remaining in a stationary position-either standing or sitting-for extended periods of time • Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers • Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 100 yards • Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 120 miles round trip • Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document • Work from heights exceeding 6 feet • Must be able to wear a properly fitted safety harness and be knowledgeable of the correct use and of regular inspection of the harness and components • Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment • The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements • Work may also be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces.
Additional Training or Certifications:
• VDOT materials certifications including Asphalt, Concrete, Soils and Aggregate and Pavement Marking • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification desired • Erosion & Sediment control certification (i.e., DCR Inspectors Certification) and Intermediate Work Zone Safety/ATSSA TCS • Applicant must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record • High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate • Bachelors Degree or other advanced certificate desirable • Must have good communication skills • Must be able to read/interpret plans and specifications • Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation • Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are desirable.