What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Maintenance/Inspection Worker Trainee position at phila?
This posting is open to the public. Semiskilled Laborers in Streets' Highways with two years of experience are encouraged to apply!The Streets Departments is hiring for training level candidates who have completed a two-year program in building construction at an accredited trades school or college OR who have two years of experience in building or construction trades. Start your rewarding career with the City today. We offer room for growth and the opportunity make an impact on the City's infrastructure.Apply by March 30, 2025. Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical planEmployees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysGenerous retirement savings options are availablePay off your student loans faster – As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships – The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!This is bridge maintenance or inspection work at the trainee level. Employees in this class perform work in the Streets Department in one of two areas of assignment, Bridge Maintenance or Bridge Safety Inspection. Employees in the Bridge Maintenance assignment learn the methods, practices and techniques of several construction trades such as, the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, masonry, painting, carpentry, structural ironwork and welding trades used in the performance of major bridge rehabilitation, maintenance and building repair. Employees concentrate on learning one of the accepted trades, perform helper duties in other trades as required and are expected to learn the methods, practices and techniques and the materials, tools and equipment used in all the trades required to perform bridge maintenance and repair. Employees in the Bridge Safety Inspection assignment learn the methods, practices and techniques of inspecting contractual bridge repair work following Federal and State specifications for conformance to specification requirements, develop skill in investigating complaints and accidents involving bridge structures, implement safe traffic control set-ups and learn to make recommendations for repairs. Work involves conditions which can be only partially controlled including but not limited to working at unusual and dangerous heights; working in close proximity to high voltage lines; working in inclement conditions; working in rivers and streams up to waist height, and, frequently exerting strenuous physical effort. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Bridge Maintenance Supervisor or a Bridge Safety Inspection Supervisor.
