State of New Hampshire · 1 month ago
BRIDGE MAINTAINER I - III
The State of New Hampshire's Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Maintainer I, II, or III to join their Bureau of Bridge Maintenance. The role involves performing skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance work on bridges, assisting in repairs, and supervising other bridge maintainers as necessary.
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Responsibilities
Performs masonry, carpentry, welding, wood and steel fabrication, structural steel placement, and reinforcement of steel and bridge components
Assists in work zone traffic control, environmental controls for wetlands, safety and security inspections, assembly and installation of temporary bridges such as Bailey Bridges, and maintenance of moveable span bridges
Assists in the use of rigging slings, scaffolds, and staging for safe lifting of material and equipment for repair, painting and construction purposes
Understands and applies procedures related to work zone safety, health, personnel rules, and hazardous material. Properly uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Works continuously in dangerous environment which includes high speed traffic, night work, hazardous materials, heights, inclement weather, extreme temperatures, various river conditions, and disaster situations to ensure the safety of the traveling public
Operates heavy pneumatic tools, sometimes in restricted movement areas, working overhead, lifting and placing heavy materials. Climbs and works from scaffolds high above the ground
Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders
Operates and maintains heavy complex bridge construction equipment and machines to construct and maintain bridges and other facilities
Applies knowledge of work zone traffic control, environment controls for wetlands, assembly and installation of temporary bridges such as Bailey Bridges, and maintenance of moveable span bridges
Assists in training and supervising Bridge Maintainer I and Laborer positions on methods of bridge construction, maintenance and repair
Responds to questions from other state employees or members of the general public; obtains and exchanges information, and refers inquiries to the appropriate source when appropriate
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent credential
Valid driver's license
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency
Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements
Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school for Bridge Maintainer II
Equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school for Bridge Maintainer III, with at least 1 year as a Bridge Maintainer II or equivalent
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A or CDL-B) with tank and air brake endorsements for Bridge Maintainer III
Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with tank and air brake endorsements within 1 year for Bridge Maintainer I and II
Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with tank and air brake endorsements within 1 year for Bridge Maintainer III
Preferred
Experience in bridge construction
Experience in carpentry
Experience in concrete construction
Experience in structural welding
Experience in structural steel erection
Experience in structural steel painting
Experience in timber construction
Experience in operation of heavy construction equipment
Benefits
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Company
State of New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a small New England state and is defined by its quaint towns and large expanses of wilderness.