Transportation Worker 2 Bridge Maintenance Worker - Mercer County

Nature of Work

The Transportation Worker 2 Bridge Maintenance Worker will report to the DisForce section of the District 10 Heavy Maintenance (DET) Headquarters in Mercer County. The incumbent in this position, under general supervision, will perform skilled work in the construction and maintenance of bridges. Drives dump, flat-bed, or tandem-axle trucks to transport equipment and materials to and from work sites. Patches and repairs pavement and bridge decks. Installs steel piling, steel reinforcing bars, and place and finish concrete. Will often be climbing the steel structures to repair damaged steel bridge components. Flagging, erecting traffic control signs and barricades on bridge maintenance projects. Will be required to operate other bridge maintenance equipment as employee training permits such as skid steer, aerial bucket truck, front-end loader, and backhoe. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related duties as required.

• The selected candidate will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progress through the apprenticeship program is dependent on the hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, and certifications; as well as obtaining and maintaining a CDL.
• The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000 miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, occasionally without prior notice.
• In the area of assignment of Bridge Maintenance, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
• Pay Grade 11H
  Tier 1 hourly rate: $17.5313

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives dump, flat-bed, or tandem-axle trucks to transport equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Patch cement pavement and bridge decks.
• Install steel piling, steel reinforcing bars, and place and finish concrete.
• Climbs high steel structures to repair damaged steel bridge components.
• May be required to operate other bridge maintenance equipment as employee training permits.
• Seal joints and cracks in paved surfaces.
• Some positions in the Transportation Worker classifications may require certification(s) in the area of assignment after employment.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• In the area of assignment of Bridge Maintenance, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods practiced in the building maintenance trades.
• Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used.
• Ability to read operating manuals and specifications in the area of assignment.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to diagnose less complex mechanical problems and follow appropriate procedures for repair.
• Ability to maintain routine records (timecards, work repair orders).
• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION: No formal education required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in bridge construction, roadway maintenance, bridge maintenance, or structural steel construction comparable to the work performed by the Division of Highways.
Experience Substitution: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program in the area of assignment may be substituted for the required experience in the specified functional area.