Bridge Carpenter (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

spokanecounty; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County invites applicants for a Regular position in the County Road department. The role involves operating heavy equipment, performing bridge and culvert work, and constructing and repairing various structures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, 3 years of related experience, and the ability to obtain NCCCO certification. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is preferred, with training provided if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of work experience.
• Carpentry school or apprenticeship may substitute for one year of experience.
• One-year verifiable heavy equipment experience (backhoe, excavator).
• Must possess NCCCO Certification with TSS and TLL.
• Ability to obtain Trenching, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection and Rigging Certifications.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License at time of hire; 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; changes tires and performs minor repairs.
• Crane rigging and relief driver on crane.
• Prepares job site by placing signs and closing work areas.
• Builds and repairs fences along County Right of Way.
• Rebuilds and repairs timber and concrete bridges and related components.
• Installs concrete bulkhead plank and finishes forms for concrete work.
• Performs concrete work including box culverts and retaining walls.
• Forms, pours and finishes flatwork, sidewalks and curbs.
• Reads blueprints and project specifications.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Backhoe

Excavator

Crane operation

Bridge construction

Blueprints reading

CDL with tanker

NCCCO certification

Trenching certification

Fall protection

Education

High school diploma

Carpentry apprenticeship substitute

3 years experience

1 year heavy equipment

NCCCO cert (TSS/TLL)

Trenching/Confined Spaces/Fall Protection/Rigging certs

Valid driver's license

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement

Tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Employee Type: Regular

Department: County Road

Salary: $52,811.20 - $73,548.80 Annually / $4,400.93 - $6,129.07 Monthly / $25.39 - $35.36 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Overtime Eligibile: Yes

Job Posting Date Range: 10/13/2026 - Until Filled

Job Summary

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT OR COUNTY POLICY.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Replaces decking, railings, bulkheads, wing walls, etc.
• Builds, repairs and replaces culverts, prepares and installs piping.
• Operates pickups, trucks, and other equipment; changes tires, fuels equipment, makes minor repairs.
• Does crane rigging, relief driver on crane.
• Prepares job site for work by placing signs and closing work areas.
• Builds and repairs cyclone, barbed wire and other R/W fences.
• Rebuilds and repairs timber bridges to include: install stringers and timber decking, railings.
• Installs concrete bulkhead plank.
• Rebuilds and repairs concrete bridges - to include: form, pour and finish abutment walls and footing, and installs decking and rail system.
• Back fills work and places rip rap as needed.
• Installs large diameter culverts.
• Performs various concrete work to include: box culverts; wing walls; retaining walls using various form systems, gates, snaptie, symons, etc.
• Forms, pours and finishes flatwork, sidewalk and curb and approach aprons.
• Constructs wood framed, stud and pole type buildings.
• Installs and maintains various fencing types on County Right of Way.
• Installs and repairs various guardrail and cable rail systems.
• Performs tree removal as needed.
• Drivers to and from job site with appropriate tools and material to complete assigned work in crane operation.
• Shovels, sweeps, cleans bridges, and clears brush from bridge ends or stream beds. Cleans, repairs tools.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of work experience
• Successful completion of carpentry school/apprenticeship may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• One-year verifiable heavy equipment experience in the operation of backhoe, excavator and other related equipment.
• Must possess at the time of appointment, or be able to obtain the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Certification w/designations: TSS and TLL.
• The ability to acquire and maintain Trenching, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection and Rigging Certifications.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement (CDL) preferred or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety rules governing the use of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of bridge repair or construction.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Skilled in the operation of various heavy equipment and tools.
• Skilled in construction techniques related to bridge or general construction.
• Skilled in form and flat work concrete construction.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and skilled manner.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions in a responsible and efficient manager.
• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a variety of tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and hand tools, jack hammers, drills, grinders, cutting torches, air compressors, generators, man lifts, brush chippers, and bucket trucks.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
• Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have p
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