Individuals in this class have established journey-level skills in one or more trades and perform as a lead worker.

 

Positions in this class are assigned to a bridge maintenance crew.

Leads journey-level maintenance, repair, reconstruction work on bridges and structures;

Trains subordinate employees;

Operates and maintains movable bridges;

Maintains, repairs, and replaces mechanical equipment comprising floating draw spans, cable, systems, locking and trunnion mechanisms, and hydraulic water pumping systems;

Inspects, maintains, and repairs concrete floatation structures, pumping, cleaning, and apply epoxy patching as required; adjust anchor cables;

Inspects, maintains, and replaces electrical equipment and circuitry involving obstruction lights, wiring, conduit, fixtures, controls, and switches;

Inspects and repairs steel structures and mountings by sand-blasting, welding, heat straightening, fabrication and painting;

Provides traffic control and operates road vehicles as required to accomplish bridge roadway repair and maintenance tasks;

Operates Class A highway equipment in snow and ice control and in support of bridge maintenance activities;

Operates and maintains the work boat used in repair and maintenance of bridges;

Repairs and replaces wood, steel, and masonry railings, deck, structure members, caps, pilings, walkways, dolphins, and traffic barrier gates;

Assembles staging, rigging, scaffolding, manual hoists including applying ropes, cables, splices, stinson planks, etc.;

Repairs and maintains signs on bridges, walls and tunnels;

Develops preliminary cost estimates of repairs, maintenance or alteration projects;

Performs preventative maintenance and repair on all types of mechanical equipment such as; clean or change filters, change oil, grease, adjust drive belts; inspect sprockets, shafts and bearings to ensure proper operations;

Reads and interprets plans, blueprints and sketches;

Assures adherence to safety rules and precautions by assigned personnel;

Develops solutions to repair and maintenance problems;

Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge of: carpentry construction, masonry work, electrical service systems, movable span systems and components; equipment inspection and repair; steel fabrication and welding; bridge maintenance inspection; heavy equipment operation; work zone traffic control; safety equipment and procedures; computer skills; mathematical calculations; environmental best management practices; applicable department policies and procedures.

Ability to: lead and train others; assign and check work; coordinate tasks with other work groups; assume accountability for quality and timeliness of work of the crew; schedule, plan and document work; provide job cost estimates; use job related technology; communicate orally and in writing; interact with the public; read and interpret engineering plans; use carpentry, masonry, steel fabrication tools, equipment and materials; work at heights requiring fall protection, in confined spaces and in proximity to high volume/high speed traffic; perform electrical preventive maintenance and repair; operate work boats, heavy equipment and motor vehicles; evaluate and implement complex traffic control plans; act in supervisor’s absence.

A valid driver’s license is 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.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.

 

AND

 

One year of experience as a Maintenance Lead Technician

 

OR

 

Two years of experience as a Bridge Maintenance Specialist 2 or Bridge Maintenance Specialist 3.

 

 

Notes:

 

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

 

Must be capable of working at heights exceeding 100 feet and inside a confined space environment, and/or alongside high speed traffic.