BRIDGE MAINTENANCE WORKER (DOT

State of careers Rhode Island • Providence, RI

2d • $53,093 - $59,394 • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves participating in a crew engaged in the maintenance, repair, reconstruction, and strengthening of wooden, steel, and concrete bridges, box culverts, and related structures of the state highway system. Responsibilities include welding and fabricating, framing forms and finishing concrete, sandblasting and painting, replacing bridge elements, and pressure washing and cleaning infrastructure. The role also includes assisting in other maintenance and construction activities on state highways and bridges, and responding to seasonal operations, including winter operations as needed. The position requires adherence to safety-sensitive functions as a licensed commercial motor vehicle operator and compliance with drug and alcohol testing programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from a senior high school or equivalent.
• Employment in heavy construction or in the maintenance of highway bridges or similar structures, or employment in the fabrication of materials for bridge or similar structure repairs, or any combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to the above.
• Working knowledge of methods and materials used in repairing, renovating, and reconstructing highway roadbeds, surfaces, structures, and facilities (asphalt, concrete, steel, wood).
• General knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of transportation maintenance equipment.
• General knowledge of emergency procedures for directing traffic during lane closures and detours.
• General knowledge of safety practices and precautions in highway maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of practices, materials, and methods used in the fabrication of steel bridges and steel bridge parts.
• Working knowledge of materials and methods commonly used in the repairing, altering, maintenance, or construction of bridges.
• Familiarity with materials and methods used in wash or other kinds of borings used in bridge construction or maintenance.
• General skill in the operation and maintenance of a variety of highway maintenance equipment.
• Some skill in arc welding, acetylene welding, oxygen cutting, and riveting.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and keep written records of work.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with airbrake and tanker endorsements, upon appointment and continually thereafter.
• Compliance with USDOT Federal Regulations of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and the State of Rhode Island’s Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Policy & Procedures.
• Must pass a physical examination, with spirometry and respiratory clearance, as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Must obtain and maintain a Hoisting License with an Aerial Lift Restricted Endorsement and Hydraulic Crane Restricted Endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the maintenance, repair, reconstruction, and strengthening of bridges, box culverts, and related structures.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks.
• Frame out forms and finish concrete.
• Sandblast and paint structures.
• Replace bridge elements.
• Pressure wash and clean infrastructure.
• Assist in other maintenance and construction activities on state highways and bridges.
• Respond to seasonal operations, including winter operations.
• Assist in the field supervision of and participate in the repair, alteration, and construction of highway bridges.
• Clean debris from piers, beam seats, decks, drains, and the general bridge area.
• Cut, place, rivet, and perform welding work on steel plates and bars.
• Cut, fit, and splice heavy timbers; lay bridge flooring, build form work and scaffolding, and assemble trusses.
• Operate concrete mixers and assist in placing and finishing concrete.
• Perform joint sealing, pointing, caulking, and painting.
• Scrape scaling and deteriorated paint from structural steel and paint steel.
• Assist in wash and core boring.
• Operate and care for a variety of highway and bridge construction and maintenance machinery and equipment.
• Assist in instructing and training new employees.
• Assist in investigatory work precedent to operations.
• Participate in seasonal emergency operations as a safety-sensitive equipment operator.
• Be responsible for providing a safe work environment at all times for co-workers and the traveling public.
• Assist in plowing snow and de-icing roads.
• Perform duties in a variety of environmental and weather conditions.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required for those hired after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED