10748 - Operator SB
About The Position
To repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures in accordance with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and procedures, and equipment operation standards. How you will contribute: Construction Operations: Perform a combination of skilled tasks to include carpentry, welding and concrete finishing. Remove and install structural components to erect, replace or demolish structures. Emergency Operations: Place temporary bridges and remove damaged structures. Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations. Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and clean up after accidents. Provide traffic control. Environmental Protection: Apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities. Equipment Operation: Operate light and medium-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks. Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices. Manual Labor: Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives. Perform manual labor and other tasks as needed to assist the team in accomplishing construction, repair and maintenance of timber, steel and concrete bridge elements and other structures. Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools. Transport personnel, equipment and materials to and from various work sites. Ensure all equipment is properly and safely maintained. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.
- Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
- Ability to work at heights, over and, or in water, in heavy traffic and under other adverse conditions.
- Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.
- Safety shoes required.
- Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding.
- Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment, as well as in the use of hand and power tools.
Nice To Haves
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.
- Experience fabricating or welding steel components.
- Experience in bridge maintenance or construction.
- Experience in carpentry, building forms and false works, and concrete placement and finishing.
- Experience with light to medium-duty equipment and hand and power tools.
- Flagger
- Valid Certified Crane Operator with appropriate endorsements.
- Valid Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.
Responsibilities
- Perform carpentry, welding and concrete finishing
- Remove and install structural components to erect, replace or demolish structures
- Place temporary bridges and remove damaged structures
- Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal or other types of emergency operations
- Clear roadways of snow, ice and debris, and clean up after accidents
- Provide traffic control
- Apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities
- Operate light and medium-duty highway equipment to perform maintenance and construction related work tasks
- Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques
- Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement
- Wear personal protection equipment
- Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOSHA, etc.)
- Use equipment properly and safely
- Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc.
- Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment
- Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices
- Participate as a working member of the crew to complete projects and accomplish objectives
- Perform manual labor and other tasks as needed to assist the team in accomplishing construction, repair and maintenance of timber, steel and concrete bridge elements and other structures
- Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools
- Transport personnel, equipment and materials to and from various work sites
- Ensure all equipment is properly and safely maintained
- Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
