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Arkansas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Heavy Bridge Repairer

Salem, AR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining and constructing infrastructure, and they are seeking a Heavy Bridge Repairer. This role involves performing carpentry, building, and repair tasks to support bridge construction and maintenance throughout the state.

GovernmentPublic TransportationTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build forms and finish concrete for bridges, culverts, etc

Build and repair bridges

Remove snow and ice during inclement weather

Load, unload and stack bags of salt, sand, cement, chemicals, etc

Qualification

Carpentry techniquesWeldingCutting toolsValid driver’s licenseGeneral construction backgroundEnglish language proficiency

Required

Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, and to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records

Knowledge of welding and cutting tools

Familiarity with carpentry tools

Demonstrated skill and knowledge of carpentry techniques

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Ability to climb up and down hills and grades as well as in and out of vehicles and equipment

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Constant statewide travel for this position means overnight travel three or four nights per week, 52 weeks per year with reimbursement for expenses

Ability to perform assigned duties in all types of weather as well as other work conditions, e.g. noise, dust and fumes

Ability to perform duties at varying heights

Valid driver's license

Applicants for this position must pass the written portion of the exam for a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker (“N”) endorsement within the first 90 calendar days of hire and the driving portion within 180 calendar days of hire

Successful applicants must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL

A pre-employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment or transfer has been made, and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department in that capacity