Bridge Maintenance Technician: Hands-on Structural Repair

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The bridge maintenance worker position with the State of Missouri involves performing routine and emergency repairs on bridges within the state highway system under general supervision. You will handle concrete repairs, structural steel repairs, painting and deck work, and set up traffic control for work zones.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver s license, CDL written with tanker endorsement and interstate status within 60 days, annual cardiopulmonary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET is required.
• Valid drivers license is required.
• Passing grade on the CDL written exam is required prior to hire; must pass the driving portion with tanker endorsement and interstate status within 60 days.
• Must pass cardiopulmonary function test yearly and respirator fit test every six months.
• Must complete a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency repairs to bridges, including concrete bridge repairs and structural steel repairs, paints and seals bridge caps, and performs deck repair and replacement.
• Paints structural steel bridges, including scaffolding, surface preparation, and painting with conventional or airless sprayers.
• Assists in preventative maintenance functions on bridges in the state highway system.
• Sets up traffic control devices such as signs, cones, and flags; flags traffic for work zones.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to transport materials and crew to job sites; cleans and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Valid drivers license

CDL tanker endorsement

Traffic control

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

The bridge maintenance worker position with the State of Missouri involves performing routine and emergency repairs on bridges within the state highway system under general supervision. You will handle concrete repairs, structural steel repairs, painting and deck work, and set up traffic control for work zones.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver s license, CDL written with tanker endorsement and interstate status within 60 days, annual cardiopulmonary