Bridge Maintenance Specialist

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

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.

• 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 trouble shoot and implement immediate repairs or modifications to ensure public safety.
• Properly and safely operating 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 using various layout tools such as tape measure, levels, etc.
• Climb, move, and work at heights up to 100 ft 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 100 lbs in weight.
• This position is considered Essential, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather.**
• This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑call, as needed**

• 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

• 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.

• 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…