Bridge Maintenance Technician — CDL, Welding & Carpentry

Virginia Department of Transportation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking skilled workers to repair, maintain, and replace bridges and associated structures in accordance with safety standards and VDOT procedures.

The role requires CDL/ DOT medical card within 11 months, ability to perform heavy manual labor, read and follow instructions, and work at heights or in adverse conditions while collaborating effectively with a team.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to measure and lay out constructed elements on bridges and culverts.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Ability to work at heights, over and, or in water, in heavy traffic and under other adverse conditions.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials and safety practices.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in carpentry, concrete forming and finishing, and welding.
• Skill in the operation and use of light and medium-duty equipment, as well as in the use of hand and power tools.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures per safety standards.
• Operate CDL equipment in compliance with DOT/VDOT policies.
• Perform heavy manual labor and use hand/power tools.
• Read and follow oral and written instructions precisely.
• Carry out minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Work at heights and in heavy traffic or water under adverse conditions.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Skills

CDL & DOT card within 11 months

Heavy manual labor

Mathematical calculations

Minor repairs & preventive maintenance

Reading & following instructions

Work at heights / adverse conditions

Teamwork

Safety practices

Carpentry

Concrete forming & finishing

Welding

Operation of light/medium equipment

Hand & power tools

Tools

Dump trucks

Loaders

Backhoes

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking skilled workers to repair, maintain, and replace bridges and associated structures in accordance with safety standards and VDOT procedures.

The role requires CDL/ DOT medical card within 11 months, ability to perform heavy manual labor, read and follow instructions, and work at heights or in adverse conditions while collaborating effectively with a team.