19857 - Operator Structure and Bridge
About The Position
The Operator Structure and Bridge repairs, maintains, and replaces bridges and structures in accordance with established safety standards, VDOT specifications and procedures, and equipment operation standards. The role combines skilled construction work, equipment operation, emergency response, environmental protection, job-site safety, manual labor, and preventative maintenance. Work includes timber, steel, and concrete bridge elements and other structures. The position may involve working at heights, in heavy traffic, over or in water, and under other adverse conditions. The employee participates as a member of a crew and transports personnel, equipment, and materials to and from work sites. Safety shoes are required. VDOT employees must comply with the VDOT Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct. VDOT positions require pre-employment screening, which may include fingerprint-based criminal history and DMV record checks, work history verification, references, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
- Comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor and mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.
- Ability to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.
- Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work at heights, in heavy traffic, over and in water, and under other adverse conditions.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials, and safety practices.
- Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding.
- Skill in operating light and medium-duty equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, and backhoes, and in using hand and power tools.
- Valid driver's license.
- Safety shoes required.
Nice To Haves
- Training, experience, or education in construction or a related field.
- 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.
- Valid flagger certification.
- Valid Certified Crane Operator credential with appropriate endorsements.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled construction tasks, including carpentry, welding, and concrete finishing.
- Remove and install structural components to erect, replace, or demolish structures.
- Place temporary bridges and remove damaged structures during emergency operations.
- Prepare and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other emergency operations; clear roadways of snow, ice, and debris, clean up after accidents, and provide traffic control.
- Apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during structural maintenance and construction.
- Operate light and medium-duty highway equipment for maintenance and construction tasks.
- Determine and demonstrate proper work-site protection techniques; identify safety hazards and suggest improvements.
- Wear personal protective equipment, use equipment safely, and maintain knowledge of applicable safety rules, regulations, laws, and procedures, including OSHA and VOSHA requirements.
- Apply MUTCD requirements for detours, lane closures, and work zones; maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment and follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
- Participate as a working crew member and perform manual labor and other tasks to support construction, repair, and maintenance of bridge elements and other structures.
- Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tools; ensure equipment is properly and safely maintained.
- Transport personnel, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
- Complete pre-trip inspections for vehicles and equipment operated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
