Bridge Repairer

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Bridge Repairer performs carpentry, construction, and repair work in support of District construction and maintenance. Duties may include related or other logical tasks as assigned, and may extend beyond those listed based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an at-will employer.

The position requires work in all types of weather and in conditions that may include noise, dust, and fumes, as well as work at varying heights. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker (“N”) endorsement within 180 calendar days of hire or promotion from a non-CDL position. Failure to obtain the required CDL within that period results in immediate termination. Successful applicants must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL. Drug and alcohol testing applies as described in the posting.

Requirements

• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Knowledge of welding and cutting tools.
• Familiarity with carpentry tools.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of carpentry techniques.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb up and down hills and grades and in and out of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in all types of weather and in conditions that may include noise, dust, and fumes.
• Ability to perform duties at varying heights.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL with a tanker (“N”) endorsement within 180 calendar days of hire or promotion from a non-CDL position and meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL.
• Subject to applicable pre-employment and additional drug/alcohol testing as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• General construction background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build forms and finish concrete for bridges, culverts, and similar structures.
• Build and repair bridges.
• Remove snow and ice during inclement weather.
• Load, unload, and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, and similar materials.
• Perform related, similar, or other logical duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed