BRIDGE MAINTENANCE WORKER I - HIGHWAYS (ISLAND OF KAUAI)

About the role

The Department of Transportation - Highways, State of Hawaii seeks to establish a list of qualified applicants for the Bridge Maintenance Worker I position at the Kauai District Office. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. Interested candidates should refer to the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page for the last day to file applications.

Responsibilities

• Independently works on the repair and maintenance of highway structures such as bridges and overpasses as part of a bridge maintenance crew.
• Participates in the general maintenance, repair, and upkeep of structural steel, composite concrete and steel, reinforced concrete, and timber highway bridges and similar structures.
• Works at heights in excess of 70 feet and may perform work under water.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Four (4) years of experience in construction and maintenance work, of which two (2) years shall have been of a semi-skilled nature.
• Knowledge of common practices, methods, materials, and tools used in construction and maintenance work; hazards and safety precautions necessary in working at heights in excess of 70 feet; and hazards and safety precautions necessary for those positions that perform work under water.
• Ability to use common tools and techniques of the trades such as painting, rigging, steel work, and carpentry; give and receive oral and written instructions; work safely at heights; perform lifting, carrying, and moving of heavy objects typical of the work of the class; and, for positions that perform work underwater, dive and swim.
• Physical and medical requirements to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A valid State of Hawaii Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) with Class B endorsement, Endorsement N, and no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission or air brakes.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry items of up to 110 lbs unassisted.

Skills

• Knowledge of common practices, methods, materials, and tools used in construction and maintenance work.
• Ability to use common tools and techniques of the trades such as painting, rigging, steel work, and carpentry.
• Knowledge of safety practices necessary in working at heights in excess of 70 feet and underwater.
• Ability to perform lifting, carrying, and moving of heavy objects typical of the work of the class.
• Ability to dive and swim.

Benefits

• Paid holidays (13 each year, 14 during an election year).
• Vacation leave (21 days per year, up to 90 days).
• Sick leave (21 days per year, no limit).
• Health insurance (State pays part of premiums).
• Group life insurance (free policy).
• Retirement plan (State contributes to a retirement plan).
• Premium conversion plan (increase take-home pay by deducting health care premiums).
• Flexible spending accounts (tax-savings benefit program for health care and dependent care expenses).
• Transportation benefits (deduct qualified transportation expenses).
• Deferred compensation (voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan).
• Temporary disability insurance (for non-work related injuries or illnesses).
• Travel expenses (may pay for certain business-related travel expenses).

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.