Highway Maintenance Worker II Bridge Crew Equipment Operator (61032437)

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled labor and excavator operation in setting, driving, and cutting of treated timber and steel piles.
• Set concrete caps and bridge deck slabs.
• Perform skilled labor and backhoe operation in grading, constructing catch basins, setting forms, and pouring and finishing concrete for bridge caps, sidewalks, and curb and gutter.
• Operate a Lowboy Truck Tractor to transport cranes, materials, and/or other equipment as needed.
• Operate various electric, gasoline, and air-powered tools used for bridge construction and maintenance activities.
• Perform manual labor while constructing handrails, placing rip-rap, attaching bridge hardware, cleaning bridge decks, and other associated maintenance activities.
• Train in the operation of a crawler crane and/or mobile crane.
• Assist with emergency and inclement weather operations, which may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• One (1) year of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required upon entry to the position.
• Attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.

Physical Demands

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping, and physically manipulating objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, and working in close proximity to motoring traffic and natural environmental hazards.
• May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.
• Frequent exposure to outside environment in all weather conditions, noise, and oil or grease on a daily basis.

Additional Information

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.