Bridge Technician II

The Bridge Technician II plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of bridges within the jurisdiction of the Lee County Department of Transportation. This position involves hands-on technical work, inspection, maintenance, and repair of bridges to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.

• Repair and maintain drawbridges and stationary bridges.
• Repair, install, and maintain guardrails and handrails.
• Operate pickup and dump trucks, tractors with post driver, auger, box blade, and front-end loader.
• Inspect drawbridge gears, bearings, and mechanical bridge parts to clean, adjust, and lubricate as necessary.
• Install or repair traffic safety attenuator systems.
• Transport a barge using wide load permits and maneuvering around the bridge structures performing repair from the water line.
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Set up safe work zones.
• Welding repairs on bridges, aluminum railing, and for other departments as needed.
• Form and pour concrete, and do flat concrete work.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school/GED and two years of work experience in equipment operations, construction trades, building maintenance, concrete, or welding.
• This is a Safety-Sensitive position which is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49 CFR-Parts 40 and/or 382.

Licenses 

• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Learners Permit and an acceptable driving record at time of offer with the ability to obtain a valid Class B CDL with Air Brakes endorsement within six (6) months of hire date is required.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Welding and fabricating skills/experience is strongly preferred. 

• Experience: Preferably in repairing bridges, guardrails, welding, concrete, and fence repair.
• Welding Skills: Proficiency in using wire and stick-type welders, working with aluminum, and steel materials.
• Physical Abilities: Must be able to lift, push, pull, or move an 80-pound object. Also, capable of climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, lifting, and walking in all weather conditions.
• Instructions and Safety: Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, including knowledge of traffic regulations and setting up a safe work zone.
• Flexible Hours: Willingness to work flexible hours, especially during emergencies.
• Work Schedule: The position requires availability from Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 Benefits Include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options
• Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave
• Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs
• Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities

Salary : $22