02067 - Crew Leader Structure and Bridge

Hiring Range 47764.00 to 77617.00

Full Time or Part Time Full_Time

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Description for Candidates

Serve as a member and leader of a crew performing work for the repair maintenance and replacement of bridges and structures in order to maintain Virginias roadways.

How you will contribute

Bridge Construction

Fabricate bridge superstructure elements including steel beams and pre-cast concrete slabs. Perform all necessary rebar cutting and installation and shop fabrication necessary. Perform mathematical calculations to measure and layout construction elements determine quantities and simple geometric layout on bridges and culverts. Read and interpret bridge plans shop drawings and sketches.

Bridge Maintenance

Build and install footers abutments and wing walls by placing and finishing major and minor concrete elements. Erect fabricated steel beam bridges and install timber and concrete bridge decks. Perform preventative and restorative structural maintenance activities to large culverts and bridge structures. Place temporary bridges and remove damaged structures. Perform mathematical calculations to measure and layout construction elements determine quantities and simple geometric layout on bridges and culverts. Read and interpret bridge plans shop drawings and sketches.

Environmental Protection

Lead and apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities.

Equipment Operation

Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper and safe use of all equipment needed to perform bridge related construction and or maintenance tasks.

Job Safety

Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules regulations laws and procedures OSHA and VOHSA etc.. Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours land closures work zones etc. Maintain clean orderly and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.

Leadership

Conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training needs to Bridge Superintendent. Provide constructive feedback on job performance of crew. Assist with record keeping and administrative tasks. May serve as back-up Bridge supervision and may represent work unit at meetings. May serve in a supervisory capacity during emergencies.

Manual labor

As a leader and working member of the crew completes projects and accomplishes objectives. Performs manual labor and other tasks to accomplish the construction repair and maintenance of timber steel and concrete bridge elements and other structures.

Preventive Maintenance

Lead and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and power tools used in bridge construction and maintenance. Transport personnel equipment and materials to and from various work sites. Ensure equipment is properly and safely maintained. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.

Traffic Control

Provide traffic control in support of bridge operations. Install and remove traffic signs and other warning devices in a timely and appropriate manner. Flag traffic to ensure a safe and effective work zone.

What will make you successful

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to complete reports and records to use computers and software applications.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and to measure and layout construction elements on bridges and culverts.

Ability to perform physically demanding heavy manual labor to work at heights in and over water around heavy traffic conditions irregular terrain and other adverse conditions.

Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower materials and equipment needed for accomplish the job.

Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to a variety of skilled workers.

Ability to read interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals. Ability to read and interpret bridge plans.

Basic knowledge of inventory practices and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of bridge fabrication and maintenance methods equipment materials and procedures.

Considerable skill in the operation of equipment used for highway and or bridge maintenance.

Considerable skill in the use of various hand power and carpentry tools concrete forming and finishing methods and fabricating steel components and welding.

Knowledge of safety policies procedures and programs related to highway and bridge maintenance.

Skilled in rough and finished carpentry and skilled in pouring forming and finishing concrete.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to lead direct and train others. Provide technical direction and guidance to variety of skilled workers.

Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure layout construction elements on bridges and culverts.

Ability to perform physically demanding heavy manual labor to work at heights in and over water around heavy traffic conditions irregular terrain and other adverse conditions.

Ability to read interpret apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals. Ability to read and interpret bridge plans.

Considerable knowledge of bridge maintenance methods equipment materials safety practices and concrete finishing techniques.

Safety shoes required.

Skill in computers and software and basic knowledge of inventory procedures.

Skill in the operation of equipment used for highway and or bridge maintenance.

Skill in the use of various hand power and carpentry tools concrete forming and finishing methods and fabricating steel components and welding.

Valid Drivers License.

Additional Considerations

A combination of training experience or education in Bridge Repair or related field desired.

Current possession of Class A CDL.

DEQ Responsible Land Disturber RLD.

Experience leading and training skilled workers.

Experience preparing reports keeping records and using computers.

Extensive experience in bridge fabrication and maintenance methods equipment materials and safety practices.

Guard Rail Installer Training GRIT.

Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety.

Possession of Crane Operator Certification

Skilled in welding and fabrication of steel components.

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Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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