Bridge Crew Specialist

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

1d•$23 - $31

About The Position

The Bridge Crew Specialist independently performs skilled work involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges, culverts, and other road maintenance projects. Work includes carpentry, welding, tying rebar, setting forms, placing and finishing concrete, reading plans and specifications, and operating equipment. The specialist also supports road maintenance tasks, repairs asphalt and pavement, prepares surfaces for pothole repairs and crack sealing, fills washouts and repairs road shoulders, removes roadway litter and flood debris, performs roadside landscaping, and installs erosion-control materials. The position involves operating and maintaining a range of vehicles, tools, and light, medium, and heavy-duty road maintenance and construction equipment. Duties include conducting pre-trip inspections, performing field maintenance, completing general equipment maintenance, and making minor repairs and adjustments. During emergencies, the specialist may repair signs, close roads, address flooding, and perform snow plowing and sanding. The position requires responding to emergency and after-hours work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and working overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience on construction projects such as roads and bridges.
Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Agricultural, Automotive or Construction Technology, or other related fields of study.
Three years of experience on construction projects such as roads and bridges.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work on bridges, culverts, and other road maintenance projects.
Complete carpentry, welding, rebar tying, form setting, concrete placement and finishing, and interpretation of plans and specifications.
Provide back-up or other support for road maintenance tasks.
Spread and tamp asphalt to repair joints and patch broken pavement.
Cut and prepare road surfaces for pothole repairs and roadway crack sealing.
Haul and spread sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
Remove litter and debris from roadways, including flood debris, to keep roads passable.
Perform roadside landscaping, including mowing, clearing weeds, cutting brush, and trimming trees to maintain a clear recovery zone.
Install erosion-control materials to support restoration of roadside vegetation.
Operate vehicles, tools, and light, medium, and heavy-duty road maintenance and construction equipment.
Perform pre-trip inspections of trucks and equipment and field maintenance needed to operate equipment.
Perform general maintenance and minor repairs and adjustments on road maintenance and construction equipment.
Support emergency response activities, which may include sign repair, road closures, flood response, and snow plowing and sanding.
Respond to emergency and after-hours work requests, including work at night, on weekends, and on holidays, and work overtime as needed.