Supervises bridge crews engaged in maintenance, repair and reconstruction bridge work.

Inspects and directly supervises the maintenance and repair of major highway bridges including such components as special electrical and mechanical units; and lift, pull-down, and counterweight cables on lift and swing span structures; assigns work to Bridge Maintenance Lead Technicians and crews and allocates equipment and materials as required; determines the priority of tasks and skills and provides schedules and assignments on short- and long-term basis; determines the type and quantity of supplies and equipment such as welders, compressors, cranes, generators, and gas, electric, and air power tools; 

Inspects contract work such as bridge painting, repair or other services to ensure performance as set forth by State standards and specifications; recommends approval or disapproval of such work; 

Supervises construction or repair of buildings and other structures; 

Investigates complaints of local citizens and the traveling public; takes corrective action as appropriate; 

Trains lower classified bridge maintenance personnel in assigned bridge maintenance work; 

Performs all phases of bridge maintenance work; 

Supervises and administers the schedules and activities of bridge tenders; daily logs and accident reports; 

Coordinates support activities by Area road crews and other bridge crews; ensures that safety precautions and good public relation practices are adhered to by his assigned crews; 

Prepares and maintains records and reports pertaining to assignments, crews, equipment, and expenditures as assigned; 

Personally inspects and reviews the work of subordinates as crew assignments may dictate; 

Perform other related work as required.  

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Two years of experience as a Maintenance Lead Technician, Bridge, Maintenance Lead Technician, Maintenance Technician 3, or four years of experience as a Maintenance Technician 2, Bridge. 

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction is required.  Some positions may require the endorsement which must be attained within 60 days. 

Equivalent education/experience. 

Note:  Must be capable of working at heights exceeding 100 feet and inside a confined space environment.

New class, Highways Maintenance Class Study:  7-1-75
Title change (formerly Bridge Maintenance Supervisor):  12-9-83
Revised minimum qualifications:  3-13-87
Revised minimum qualifications:  10-13-89
Revised minimum qualifications:  9-11-92
Revised definition and minimum qualifications:  9-10-93
Revised minimum qualifications:  2-14-97
Revised class code:  (formerly 71400) effective July 1,2007
Abolishment Adopted08/13/2009, Effective 08/14/2009