Bridge Maintainer I

City of Spokane (WA) • Spokane, WA

35d

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled to skilled manual work in preventive maintenance, reconstruction and repair of municipal bridges, trestles, guard rails, and related structures. Assigned to and works on the bridge repair crew; however, employee is expected to work on other street maintenance crews, do unskilled manual work or perform other duties as conditions and weather require. Assists in the inspection, repair, reconstruction and preventative maintenance of all bridge elements, guardrails, trestles and related structures. Assists in removing, cutting, shaping and replacing damaged timbers, girders and plates which involve working over water and land at various heights and in tight confined spaces inhabited by bats and bugs. Cuts timbers and steel beams to size; drills, cuts and connects steel girders and expansion plates. Assists in the installation, repair and fabrication of rails, sidewalks, curbs, gates and fences, etc. Mixes and pours concrete, forms and ties rebar, builds and places concrete forms, sandblasts, mixes and applies gunite, applies sealers and paints as directed. Operates hand, mechanical and power tools as the job requires. May operate equipment including dump trucks, front-end loaders and other equipment as the job requires. Performs related work as required and assists in snow removal operations.

Requirements

• Able to read and write and must have one year of experience in construction performing carpentry, steel and concrete work.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tank vehicle endorsement.
• NCCCO Certifications: Articulating Boom Crane, Articulating Boom Crane with Winch.
• Enough strength to lift and carry material, such as concrete, weighing up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the inspection, repair, reconstruction and preventative maintenance of all bridge elements, guardrails, trestles and related structures.
• Assists in removing, cutting, shaping and replacing damaged timbers, girders and plates which involve working over water and land at various heights and in tight confined spaces inhabited by bats and bugs.
• Cuts timbers and steel beams to size; drills, cuts and connects steel girders and expansion plates.
• Assists in the installation, repair and fabrication of rails, sidewalks, curbs, gates and fences, etc.
• Mixes and pours concrete, forms and ties rebar, builds and places concrete forms, sandblasts, mixes and applies gunite, applies sealers and paints as directed.
• Operates hand, mechanical and power tools as the job requires.
• May operate equipment including dump trucks, front-end loaders and other equipment as the job requires.
• Performs related work as required and assists in snow removal operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees