Bridge Maintenance Worker I/II/III

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The County of El Dorado , Department of Transportation is responsible for funding, designing, building, operating, and maintaining the County Road System. El Dorado County's Road System currently consists of approximately 1083 centerline miles of paved roadway, 76 bridges, a multitude of storm drainage systems, and related transportation facilities.
The Department of Transportation has two main priorities:
1. Ensuring that our roads are safe for public use with due care in a manner in which it is reasonably foreseeable that they will be used, and
2. Preserving and maintaining the public's multi-billion dollar investment in our roads, bridges, and other facilities.

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Maintenance and Operations Division is composed of Road Crews, Fleet Services, Equipment Mechanics, and Traffic Control Crews. This dedicated team manages the repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing County roadway and drainage infrastructure. It is also responsible for the maintenance of all 1083 centerline miles of roadway in the County.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Under general supervision, performs routine and skilled work in the repair and construction of bridges, box culverts, guard rails, retaining walls and related structures; operates hydraulic cranes, backhoes and related construction equipment.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform carpentry work in the construction and repair of bridges, box culverts, guard rails, retaining walls and/or related structures; performs construction of various wooden structures such as storage sheds, utility buildings and/or other structures.
• Perform rough and finish concrete work; constructs wooden forms, form panels and bracing for various concrete structures; mixes, pours and finishes concrete.
• Maintain and repairs steel bridges by erecting and securing steel girders, stringers, guard rails and/or other components.
• Operate construction equipment such as hydraulic cranes, backhoes, dump trucks, flat beds, forklifts, and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools associated with the construction and maintenance of bridges and related work.
• Perform general safety checks on equipment including fueling and checking the oil, water, lights and/or other appropriate vehicle component systems.
• Perform form stripping, painting and clean-up duties on bridges and related structures.
• May provide lead direction for a small crew.
• Perform snow removal, ice control and storm patrol duties as assigned.

I n addition to these great opportunities, Bridge Maintenance Workers are eligible for the following:

• $325/year boot allowance
• $12.49/pay period uniform allowance
• Full-time employees in classifications in the Trades and Crafts bargaining unit can select an individual or family Health Plan with $0.00 in insurance premium cost to the employee.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Department of Transportation is looking for an individual that has demonstrated skill in operating and maintaining road vehicles and equipment such as trucks, rollers and loaders. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair and construction of roads and have experience related to safe work practices and safety regulations pertaining to the operations and transportation of the equipment and work construction zones. The incumbent will possess a positive attitude and enjoy completing projects with the maintenance team while working independently without close supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in application will not be accepted)

Bridge Maintenance Worker I : six months of experience as a laborer in construction or maintenance work.

Bridge Maintenance Worker II : in addition to the above, one year of experience in bridge maintenance and construction work at a level equivalent to the County's class of Bridge Maintenance Worker I.

Bridge Maintenance Worker III : one year of experience in bridge maintenance and construction work at a level equivalent to the County's class of Bridge Maintenance Worker II AND passage of the performance examination for this classification.

NOTE: The above qualifications are typically accepted ways of obtaining the required knowledge and skills.

Other Requirements:
Must regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to sixty (60) pounds. Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions, work overtime or off-hour shifts in emergency situations and work with exposure to traffic.

Bridge Maintenance Worker I must possess a valid driver's license.

Bridge Maintenance Worker II must possess a valid commercial Class B driver's license with no restrictions as to transmission and air brakes, and must acquire a Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire or promotion date.

Bridge Maintenance Worker III must possess a valid commercial Class A driver's license with a Tanker Endorsement and no restrictions as to transmission and air brakes.

Knowledge of:

• Techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of bridges, drainage systems and other related structures.
• Operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment used in bridge repair and construction, including hydraulic cranes and backhoes.
• Operation and repair of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the field.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Basic shop arithmetic.

Skill in:

• Operating trucks and equipment such as hydraulic cranes and backhoes used in the repair and construction of bridges and related structures.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in the work.
• Exercising independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Keeping accurate records and preparing basic reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for a Bridge Maintenance Worker I/II/III as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here. Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Bridge Maintenance Worker I/II/III. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We currently have the following vacancy:

One (1) full time vacancy in the Department of Transportation, Maintenance Division located in Placerville, CA.



Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

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• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
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• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Supervisory leave (supervising classifications only) and Bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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