Leads and directs bridge crews performing maintenance, repair, and reconstruction work.

This class is distinguished from Bridge Maintenance Technician 2 by responsibility for leading, instructing, and participating in the projects of assigned crew; determines daily duty assignments for individuals, allocates equipment and tools, plans work schedules, and inspects completed tasks to ensure satisfactory work.

Performs preventive maintenance inspection on assigned bridges, determining the need for routine maintenance work; schedules personnel and equipment accordingly; 

In conjunction with supervisor and selected crew members, makes emergency damage inspection of assigned bridges to determine the extent of damage to structures, mechanisms, electrical and mechanical systems; makes report containing recommendations for correction or repair; 

On wood, steel, and concrete structures, takes the lead in the changing of caps and stringers; driving steel and wood piling; repairing bulkheads, bridge decks, fenders, piers, catwalks, bridge rails and sidewalk decks; construction of staging, and concrete forms; replacement of wheel rails; concrete mixing, pouring, and finishing; straightening damaged portals, braces, rails and other damaged steel by assisting in re-heat treating; 

On new reconstruction, takes the lead in erecting new bridges and approaches; builds tide gates and construction sheer booms; excavates for footings; drives piling and builds timber false bents; 

On floating bridges, takes the lead and supervises skilled technicians in electrical maintenance involving checking, servicing, and testing bridge electrical equipment and services; installing new conduit and wiring where required; and troubleshooting of equipment and its installation and repair; 

Leads and supervises the inspection of all machinery, hydraulic pumps, end locks, barriers and draw reducers, trunions, cable way and cable jacks; 

Leads and supervises the splicing of steel or manila lines; the installation of scaffolds or staging for high work; ensures the proper use of rigging and lifting equipment; 

Leads crew in construction or repair of buildings or other structures; 

Performs welding and burning; 

Prepares and submits time, equipment, gasoline, and oil reports; trains subordinate personnel in safety, bridge maintenance, and public relations; 

Performs other related work as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Two years of experience as a Maintenance Technician 2, Bridge, Maintenance Technician 3, or three years of experience as a Maintenance Technician 2. 

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction is required. Some positions may require the H endorsement which must be attained within 60 days. 

Note:  Must be capable of working at heights exceeding 100 feet and inside a confined space environment.

New Class, Highway Maintenance Class Study: 7-1-75
Revised definition, distinguishing characteristics and minimum qualifications: 11-10-78
Title change (formerly Bridge Maintenance Lead Technician): 12‑9‑83
Revised minimum qualifications: 4-10-92
Revised definition and minimum qualifications: 9-10-93
Revise minimum qualifications: 2-14-97
Revised class code: (formerly 71380) effective July 1, 2007
Abolishment Adopted 08/1/2009, Effective 08/14/2009