State of Washington Classified Job Specification
MAINTENANCE LEAD TECHNICIAN, BRIDGE
Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Performs preventive maintenance inspection on assigned bridges, determining the need for routine maintenance work; schedules personnel and equipment accordingly;
In conjunction with supervisor and selected crew members, makes emergency damage inspection of assigned bridges to determine the extent of damage to structures, mechanisms, electrical and mechanical systems; makes report containing recommendations for correction or repair;
On wood, steel, and concrete structures, takes the lead in the changing of caps and stringers; driving steel and wood piling; repairing bulkheads, bridge decks, fenders, piers, catwalks, bridge rails and sidewalk decks; construction of staging, and concrete forms; replacement of wheel rails; concrete mixing, pouring, and finishing; straightening damaged portals, braces, rails and other damaged steel by assisting in re-heat treating;
On new reconstruction, takes the lead in erecting new bridges and approaches; builds tide gates and construction sheer booms; excavates for footings; drives piling and builds timber false bents;
On floating bridges, takes the lead and supervises skilled technicians in electrical maintenance involving checking, servicing, and testing bridge electrical equipment and services; installing new conduit and wiring where required; and troubleshooting of equipment and its installation and repair;
Leads and supervises the inspection of all machinery, hydraulic pumps, end locks, barriers and draw reducers, trunions, cable way and cable jacks;
Leads and supervises the splicing of steel or manila lines; the installation of scaffolds or staging for high work; ensures the proper use of rigging and lifting equipment;
Leads crew in construction or repair of buildings or other structures;
Performs welding and burning;
Prepares and submits time, equipment, gasoline, and oil reports; trains subordinate personnel in safety, bridge maintenance, and public relations;
Performs other related work as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction is required. Some positions may require the H endorsement which must be attained within 60 days.
Note: Must be capable of working at heights exceeding 100 feet and inside a confined space environment.
Class Specification History
Revised definition, distinguishing characteristics and minimum qualifications: 11-10-78
Title change (formerly Bridge Maintenance Lead Technician): 12‑9‑83
Revised minimum qualifications: 4-10-92
Revised definition and minimum qualifications: 9-10-93
Revise minimum qualifications: 2-14-97
Revised class code: (formerly 71380) effective July 1, 2007
Abolishment Adopted 08/1/2009, Effective 08/14/2009