Bridge Carpenter & Heavy Equipment Operator

Spokane County; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County is seeking a Bridge Carpenter to perform general and technical bridge carpentry work, including decking, railings, bulkheads, and timber bridge repairs. The role requires crane operation experience, knowledge of guardrails, drainage structures, and concrete work, under supervision of the Bridge and Roadside Maintenance Supervisor.

A valid CDL (preferred) and NCCCO certification are required or must be obtained within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of work experience.
• NCCCO Certification with TSS and TLL designations or ability to obtain.
• Valid Driver's License at time of hire and through employment.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred or to be obtained within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Replaces decking, railings, bulkheads, wing walls, etc.
• Builds, repairs and replaces culverts; installs piping.
• Operates pickups, trucks and other equipment; performs basic repairs.
• Performs crane rigging and acts as relief driver for cranes.
• Prepares job sites by placing signs and closing work areas.
• Installs and repairs fences along County Right of Way.
• Rebuilds and repairs timber bridges; installs stringers and decking.
• Constructs concrete bulkhead plank; forms and finishes abutment & retaining walls.
• Constructs formwork; pours and finishes flatwork, sidewalks, curbs.
• Ensures safety and maintains tools and equipment.

Skills

Bridge construction knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Carpentry apprenticeship/substitution

Tools

Crane operation experience

Backhoe/ excavator operation

Concrete formwork tools

Rigging equipment

Wood framing tools

Job description

Spokane County is seeking a Bridge Carpenter to perform general and technical bridge carpentry work, including decking, railings, bulkheads, and timber bridge repairs. The role requires crane operation experience, knowledge of guardrails, drainage structures, and concrete work, under supervision of the Bridge and Roadside Maintenance Supervisor.

A valid CDL (preferred) and NCCCO certification are required or must be obtained within 12 months.