Bridge Maintenance Specialist (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Bridge Maintenance Specialist (Multiple Positions) Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1 Interstate Bridge Crew Clackamas / Portland The role: Love being outdoors? Enjoy working with your hands? Want a job where you literally get to climb bridges? We’re looking for a Bridge Maintenance Specialist to join our crew. In this role, you’ll support daily maintenance projects, inspect and repair bridge structures, and help operate drawbridges that keep our Oregonians moving. Apply today to join our team! We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life: Operate electrically controlled drawbridges and traffic gates and barriers. Maintain operation of all electrical controls that activate sirens, flashing traffic lights, barriers and gates. Check all electrical and mechanical devices and components and take corrective action in the event of failure. Maintenance, repairs, and lubrication on machinery, electronics, motors, gears, rollers, hinges, cables, sheaves and other mechanical parts vital to drawbridge operation. Construct and place rigging and scaffolding for fixed, hanging, swing and traveling scaffolding. Perform visual inspection of structures for needed repairs. Draft, read, interpret and carry out projects utilizing detailed plans such as field drawn sketches or bridge design construction plans and specifications. Assisting with other highway maintenance duties as needed. Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, and hazardous waste materials is expected. Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 60 pounds. May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected]. What’s in it for you: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications!

Requirements

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work OR Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training.
This position requires a maximum 45-minute response time to 9200 SE Lawnfield Rd, Clackamas Oregon 97015 for emergency call-outs.
You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire (ODOT will cover training costs) to be considered eligible for this position.
A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.
We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience in road maintenance, construction or in a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway program, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice program, Job Corps, etc.
Preference given to candidates with a CDL permit, CDL-B, or CDL-A.
Welding and metal fabrication experience.
Comfortable working at extreme heights.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on repair skills.
Experience with concrete work and related tools.

Responsibilities

Operate electrically controlled drawbridges and traffic gates and barriers.
Maintain operation of all electrical controls that activate sirens, flashing traffic lights, barriers and gates.
Check all electrical and mechanical devices and components and take corrective action in the event of failure.
Maintenance, repairs, and lubrication on machinery, electronics, motors, gears, rollers, hinges, cables, sheaves and other mechanical parts vital to drawbridge operation.
Construct and place rigging and scaffolding for fixed, hanging, swing and traveling scaffolding.
Perform visual inspection of structures for needed repairs.
Draft, read, interpret and carry out projects utilizing detailed plans such as field drawn sketches or bridge design construction plans and specifications.
Assisting with other highway maintenance duties as needed.