SUMMARY:  Duties include the construction and repair of bridges, box culverts and low-water crossings and other related issues such as drainage, drift and traffic control.  Must be able operate all types of light equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties will be assigned.

Cleans road or bridge surfaces and applies and rakes patching material.

Must be able to help build, bolt, and nail, align, and setup forms for bridges and culverts.

Loads and unloads equipment and material from trucks.

Assists in concrete pouring and finishing.

Mix bagged concrete.

Assists in the repair, maintenance and erection of signs, guardrail, box culverts and bridges.

Ability to use cutting torch and welder.

Fastens attachments to equipment.

Assists in painting bridges and guardrails.

Greases, oils and performs minor repairs on equipment.

Must have a current Class C driver’s license and be able to drive a pickup truck at start of employment.

Uses hand tools such as hammer, shovel, rake, chain saw or other tools used to maintain right-of-way and bridges.

     Must be available for call out.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply commonsense understanding to instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and carry out duties in the safest and most efficient manner.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  :  Must have current Class C driver’s license and be able to obtain a minimum of a Class B CDL (which is required to move to an Operator II) or preferably a Class A CDL with a Tanker Endorsement (which is required to move to an Operator III) within 12 months. Must be willing to attend training classes as required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Must be familiar with current road construction and maintenance practices.  Must be able to talk with the public and discuss their concerns in a professional manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties if this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee will be required to climb on to or in equipment or trucks. 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to vibration.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY:  In order to advance from the position of Bridge Operator I to Bridge Operator II, certain conditions must be met.