Bridge Crew Worker

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Bridge Crew Worker based out of Riverside.

The selected candidate will perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and construction of bridges, culverts, head walls, and related wood and concrete structures.

The incumbent will be tasked with executing heavy manual labor including carpentry and concrete tasks such as setting up forms, mixing/pouring/finishing concrete, placing and tinning reinforced steel, and cutting structural timber to size.

The most competitive candidates will have considerable construction work experience performing manual labor including the performance of comparable carpentry/cement field work necessary to maintain and upkeep bridges and similar structures.

Candidates specializing in concrete and fencing are highly desirable.

A California Commercial Class A or Class B driver's license is required.

The position is based out of Riverside; however, the selected candidate will travel to various locations throughout Riverside County on a weekly basis and may stay overnight during the work week, based on operational demands.

The incumbent will work a 4/10 Tuesday - Friday shift.

Meet the Team!
The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Perform a variety of tasks involving carpentry and cement work in the construction and repair of bridges, head walls, culverts, guard rails and related structures; build forms and set up scaffolding.

• Mix, pour and finish concrete; place and tie reinforcing steel; cut structural timber to size, drill holes and bolt timber in place; surface bridge deck with paving materials.

• Will assist in establishing grades and setting grade stakes; operate air compressor, generator, skill saws, electric drills, and a wide variety of hand tools.

• Will occasionally perform fence building and small carpentry jobs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Experience: Two years in the construction, maintenance or repair of bridges, culverts, head walls, or related cement structures.

OPTION II
Experience: Two years of working as a Maintenance and Construction Worker with Riverside County, of which six months must have been in construction, maintenance or repair of bridges, culverts, head walls, or related cement structures.

License: Possession of a valid Commercial California Class A or B Driver License is required at the time of application .

This position has been designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening.

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