BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, evaluates and assists a crew of workers engaged in construction, maintenance, safety and security inspections, and painting of bridges.
• Supervises and participates as well as trains and advises subordinates in all phases of bridge construction including construction of concrete forms, placing reinforcement steel, welding, carpentry, placing and finishing concrete, excavating, masonry, steel fabrication and erection, cofferdams, timber bridge construction, temporary bridge construction, demolition of structures, painting structural steel, and other specialized bridge construction work.
• Plans the receipt and distribution of various construction materials required for all phases of the construction or rehabilitation project.
• Covers and implements bridge projects as directed by the Bridge Construction Superintendent and assumes independent responsibility of projects in his/her absence.
• Directs complex work zone traffic control procedures involving high-speed, high-volume traffic according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Department Standards.
• Prepares computerized and written reports for payroll, equipment usage, material requests, personnel evaluations, health and safety requirements and projects progress.
• Supervises and assists crew with project safety requirements that are consistent with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation safety manual, the manual of Policies and Procedures and pertinent State and Federal Regulations.
• Covers and implements hiring and utilization of contracted and state-owned equipment, supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of state-owned equipment.
• Controls and directs the proper handling, storage and documentation of hazardous materials, hazardous waste products and solid waste products, in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.
• Oversee construction and maintenance operations in wetland areas to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in general bridge construction, bridge maintenance, or related field, with at least two years in a position that involved supervising groups in bridge construction and maintenance.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License A or B (CDL-A or CDL-B) with tank endorsement and air brakes.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
• Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements.
• Must have ability to climb and work from scaffolds high above the ground or water.
• Must be willing to work throughout the State and during emergencies for long hours, 7 days a week.

Benefits

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Pay

This position offers a Trainee Status at the following pay rate: $21.63 per hour. Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date.

Schedule

Must be willing to work throughout the State and during emergencies for long hours, 7 days a week.