Bridge Structures Technician: Carpentry & Welding

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is hiring for a full-time role focused on repairing, maintaining, and replacing bridges and related structures in strict adherence to VDOT specifications. Responsibilities include carpentry, welding, concrete finishing, and operating highway equipment.

Applicants must be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, perform heavy manual labor, and follow detailed safety instructions.

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 read and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge maintenance methods, safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and replace bridges and structures per safety standards and VDOT specs.
• Perform carpentry, welding and concrete finishing; remove and install structural components.
• Place temporary bridges and manage emergency operations; clear roadways of snow and debris.
• Operate light/medium highway equipment and perform maintenance tasks.
• Follow OSHA and VOSHA safety rules; maintain safe work environment.

Skills

Carpentry

Welding

Concrete finishing

Manual labor

Safety practices

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Tools

CDL

DOT medical card

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is hiring for a full-time role focused on repairing, maintaining, and replacing bridges and related structures in strict adherence to VDOT specifications. Responsibilities include carpentry, welding, concrete finishing, and operating highway equipment.

Applicants must be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months, perform heavy manual labor, and follow detailed safety instructions.