Bridge Maintenance Specialist 2 (Multiple Positions)

State of Washington•King County - Seattle - Mercer Island, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking multiple motivated and skilled Bridge Maintenance Specialists to join their team on Mercer Island, WA. This role involves performing journey-level maintenance, repair, and operational work supporting the I-90 Floating Bridge and its associated maintenance facilities. The goal is to ensure the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of this critical transportation asset.

Requirements

Demonstrated journey-level proficiency in one or more construction or maintenance trades, including construction, steel fabrication, carpentry, electrical work, concrete work, mechanical repair, millwright work, or related disciplines.
Ability to inspect, maintain, repair, fabricate, and install structural and mechanical components supporting transportation infrastructure and facilities.
Significant knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Knowledge and understanding of structural systems such as concrete, steel, and wood, including the application of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of bridges, or other structures.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Ability to run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, or watercraft.
Ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
Ability to obtain and maintain valid First Aid/CPR Certification.
Must be able to respond on site to an emergency within 60 minutes while on standby.
Class A CDL, N tank endorsement, without restrictions E for no manual transmission and L for air brake restriction, or ability to get one within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform journey-level bridge maintenance, preventative and repair work, including tasks involving both structural and non-structural elements.
Fabricate steel and aluminum components using proper tools and techniques.
Perform work on navigation lighting, architectural lighting, cathodic protection, workboat moorage condition, and readiness for wind events.
Adjust pontoon positioning cables with the use of hydraulic pumps and related equipment.
Perform repairs to boater protection buoys and cables.
Dehumidify pontoon interiors, and other related systems.
Perform maintenance on the bridge control system and components, including water sensors, fire systems, facility HVAC, standby generator and related switchgear, and weather stations.
Perform routine and post-event bridge inspections for both bridge integrity and pontoon condition.
Adhere to safety policies and maintain diligence in performing work in a safe manner.
Perform safe operation of specialized equipment such as cranes, work boats up to 50’ in length, trucks up to 80,000 lbs GVW including Under Bridge Inspection Trucks (UBIT), mobile cranes, and Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA).
Perform proper use of all types of power, air, and hand tools, such as compressors, welders, and torches.
Wear and maintain all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for each task, including respirators.
Safely set up and remove traffic control.