Job Description
Duties Description THE LOCATION OF THIS JOB WILL BE VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES. The incumbent will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities, in combination of trades associated with bridge repair and maintenance. The duties of this position require the following: Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the various trades as they apply to bridge repair and maintenance operations. Basic knowledge of Highway Safety Manual as it applies to bridge repair maintenance operations. Ability to perform aboveground work in the repair and maintenance of bridges. The ability to use and operate tools, equipment, vehicles required in the bridge repair and maintenance operations. The ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. The ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor. Candidates will be required to work Winter Maintenance performing Snow & Ice removal activities. Candidates will be required to be included in the Department's written respiratory protection program. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the Department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications Journey Level - Two years experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesman, or training through completion of a technical course in a bridge or technical trade at a school or institute. Candidate must also have a Class B Commercial Driver License. Trainee 2 - Commercial Driver License and more than one year, but less than two years, of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals.) Trainee 1 - Class D Motor Vehicle License and less than one year of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals.) Cannabis use is not permitted for emp