City of Richmond
The
City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of
Bridge Maintenance Specialist with the
Bridge Maintenance Division . This position is responsible for repairs and maintenance of bridges, culverts, guardrails, and related structures. Work may also include duties related to emergency operations such as the snow program and storm operations. This position provides support to the bridge maintenance crew to ensure work is performed to federal and state standards.
Responsibilities
Performing maintenance and repairs to bridge decks, guardrail, bridge rail, culverts, expansion joints, abutments, piers, and similar structures.
Operating heavy equipment such as back hoes, front end loaders, man lifts, and other similar equipment.
Forming, pouring, and finishing structural concrete, and other types and mixtures associated with bridge maintenance and repairs.
Assisting with major traffic flow plans to include placing signs, barricades, and other traffic control equipment.
Conducting daily safety inspections of equipment and work tools.
Ensuring all bridges, culverts and headwalls are free and clear from vegetation and environmental debris.
Responding to emergency situations to troubleshoot and implement immediate repairs or modifications to ensure public safety.
Properly and safely operates a variety of power and hand tools such as compressors, chainsaws, water blasting equipment, jackhammers, portable generators, small gas and electric tools and other related tools to achieve daily tasks.
Accurately use various tools of layout such as tape measure, levels etc.
Climb, move, and work at heights up to 100ft on and under bridges, in and around waterways and on slopes and inclines.
Lift, carry and handle equipment, tools, supplies and other materials up to 100lbs in weight.
Minimum Training and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work in adverse weather condition
Ability to work on uneven surfaces
Position requires working safely at heights of 100 feet or greater
Three years of experience directly related to duties of this position
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
Basic knowledge of math and calculations in relation to a jobsite such as measurements
Licensing, Certifications and Other Special Requirements
A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
Some assignments require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License Class B or ability to obtain within 11 months from hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of various trades associated with construction or bridge maintenance
Proficient in operating power tools
Safe daily operation of city vehicles
Complete and process appropriate paperwork
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with 2-way radios
Experience in customer service, interacting with citizens and leadership
Ability to analyze information quickly and effectively
Exhibit dependability
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Environmental Hazards Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of
Bridge Maintenance Specialist with the
Bridge Maintenance Division . This position is responsible for repairs and maintenance of bridges, culverts, guardrails, and related structures. Work may also include duties related to emergency operations such as the snow program and storm operations. This position provides support to the bridge maintenance crew to ensure work is performed to federal and state standards.
Responsibilities
Performing maintenance and repairs to bridge decks, guardrail, bridge rail, culverts, expansion joints, abutments, piers, and similar structures.
Operating heavy equipment such as back hoes, front end loaders, man lifts, and other similar equipment.
Forming, pouring, and finishing structural concrete, and other types and mixtures associated with bridge maintenance and repairs.
Assisting with major traffic flow plans to include placing signs, barricades, and other traffic control equipment.
Conducting daily safety inspections of equipment and work tools.
Ensuring all bridges, culverts and headwalls are free and clear from vegetation and environmental debris.
Responding to emergency situations to troubleshoot and implement immediate repairs or modifications to ensure public safety.
Properly and safely operates a variety of power and hand tools such as compressors, chainsaws, water blasting equipment, jackhammers, portable generators, small gas and electric tools and other related tools to achieve daily tasks.
Accurately use various tools of layout such as tape measure, levels etc.
Climb, move, and work at heights up to 100ft on and under bridges, in and around waterways and on slopes and inclines.
Lift, carry and handle equipment, tools, supplies and other materials up to 100lbs in weight.
Minimum Training and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work in adverse weather condition
Ability to work on uneven surfaces
Position requires working safely at heights of 100 feet or greater
Three years of experience directly related to duties of this position
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
Basic knowledge of math and calculations in relation to a jobsite such as measurements
Licensing, Certifications and Other Special Requirements
A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
Some assignments require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License Class B or ability to obtain within 11 months from hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of various trades associated with construction or bridge maintenance
Proficient in operating power tools
Safe daily operation of city vehicles
Complete and process appropriate paperwork
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with 2-way radios
Experience in customer service, interacting with citizens and leadership
Ability to analyze information quickly and effectively
Exhibit dependability
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Environmental Hazards Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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