bridge inspector
Bridge inspectors inspect bridge structures for joint break, cracks, rust and other faults. They also carry out or organise the maintenance of the structures.
Also called: highway structures inspector, bridges and structures inspector, bridgemaster, bridge engineer, inspector of bridges, structures inspector
- 15
- essential skills
- 14
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- concrete pump operator5 skills in common
- construction quality inspector5 skills in common
- construction quality manager5 skills in common
- mobile crane operator5 skills in common
- sewer construction worker5 skills in common
Essential skills
15- advise on bridge replacement
- check compatibility of materials
- construction product regulation
- estimate repair priority
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- identify defects in concrete
- identify external risks to bridge integrity
- inspect supplied concrete
- keep records of bridge investigation findings
- mechanical systems
- mechanics
- recognise signs of corrosion
- test concrete
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
14- advise on bridge inspection
- apply a protective layer
- identify wood warp
- inspect construction sites
- inspect road signs
- operate rust proofing spray gun
- operate welding equipment
- perform underwater bridge inspection
- place temporary road signage
- recognise signs of wood rot
- remove rust from motor vehicles
- set up temporary construction site infrastructure
- types of wood
- wood cuts
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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