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Performs routine and complex maintenance, repair and construction work on concrete, wood and steel bridges; installs reinforced concrete boxes; participates in snow and ice removal operations.

Construction, maintenance and repair of concrete, wood and steel bridges

• Sets forms; places and ties steel
• Pours and finishes concrete
• Dismantles, moves and erects all types of bridges
• Replaces wooden floors, steel members; replaces or repairs abutments, curbs, gutters and retaining walls
• Assists in the repair, maintenance and erection of guard rails
• Performs manual work associated with bridge, concrete and box work

Operates heavy equipment in the performance of bridge work and box installation

• Excavates, digs, fills and backfills during bridge and box work
• Learns to operate crane to set boxes and erect bridges
• Operates hand and power tools associated with bridge work
• Conducts basic preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Wears PPE and follows local, state and federal safety regulations

Participates in snow and ice removal operations

• Operates a dump truck with plow and spreader to clear roads of snow and ice
• Operates motor grader for snow and ice removal
• Operates loader to load materials for snow and ice removal
• Maintains equipment in good condition
• Ensures equipment is cleaned, fueled and loaded for follow on shift
• Reports problems immediately to shift supervisor

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Valid Kansas Commercial Drivers License, Class A w/tanker endorsement or the ability to gain one within three months.

Preferred Qualifications: Some construction experience

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