BRIDGE MAINTENANCE WORKER 1

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is skilled bridge maintenance work at the full performance/journey level, applying the methods, practices and techniques of several construction trades, such as the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, masonry, painting, carpentry; structural ironworks and welding trades used in the performance of major bridge and building rehabilitation, maintenance and repair. Employees in this class concentrate in one of the accepted trades and perform other trades duties, as required. Work involves conditions which can be only partially controlled, including but not limited to working at unusual and dangerous heights; working in close proximity to high voltage lines; working in rivers and streams up to waist height; working in inclement conditions; and, frequently exerting strenuous physical effort.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Bridge Maintenance Supervisor.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

1. Positions in this class perform must demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the accepted trades in the Streets Department's Bridge Maintenance Unit in the Highways Division.

2. Positions in this class must demonstrate working knowledge in three other trades in the Bridge Maintenance Unit in the Highways Division.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Constructs forms and sets them in preparation for pouring concrete; pours and finishes concrete in the construction and repair of bridges, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, foundations and retaining walls.

Cuts, patches, points, dresses, and sets, marble, granite, and limestone used in rebuilding and repairing retaining walls, bridges and piers; lays brick, terra cotta, cinder and other block in construction of same.

Cuts, welds, fabricates, repairs or replaces defective structural members of bridges and buildings such as girders, angles, channels and plates; repairs or replaces functional bridge elements, such as expansion dams, drainage systems and safety features; fabricates, sets and ties reinforcing bars; sets up hoisting equipment, maneuvers iron, steel and wooden members into place using block and tackle or various types of hydraulic jacks; bolts, and welds structural members to form a completed structure or framework of a structure; moves heavy bulking equipment such as trailers and machinery when the use of rigging is required; fastens base plates and lays steel grating on bridge deck; erects, works from and dismantles scaffolding; repairs or replaces steel or aluminum guide rails, cable guard rails, chain link fences, hand rails and impact attenuators.

Lays out and builds stairs, platforms, fences, railings, partitions, barricades of wooden material; performs interior and exterior building renovations, such as, installing drywall, insulation, paneling, drop ceilings, window frames, doors, door frames, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim; finishes hardware such as, locks; lays out and installs roadway delineators following plans supplied by others.

Constructs office furniture including installing laminated plastic; assembles, cuts and shapes materials and fastens them together with nails, dowel-pins or glue.

Prepares bridge or building surfaces for painting by wirebrushing, solvent cleaning, chiseling, chipping and grit blasting, depending on the condition of the surface to be painted; applies paint to bridge members with paint brush, rollers or spray guns; may, on assigned basis, apply paint to traffic islands, interior and exterior of buildings using brushes, rollers and spray guns; prepares surfaces to be painted; removes old paint by use of burners, sandpaper, scrapers and grit blasters.

Sets and maintains "Work Zone Traffic Control" devices in accordance with established State and Federal requirements to ensure public safety.

Cuts opening in walls for pipes; bends, cuts, reams and threads pipes; installs, maintains and repairs sanitary fixtures such as valves, faucets, flushometers, traps, sewers and vents; installs and secures fixtures supports, hangers and foundations; opens clogged drains with various devices.

Lubricates, disconnects, disassembles, cleans and replaces worn parts of a variety of mechanical equipment such as, large reduction gears, drive shafts, bearings, locks, cam assembles, motors, pumps and valves, compressors, circulators, emergency and motor brakes, limit switches, buffers and traffic gates.

Makes minor electrical repairs such as replacing sockets and wiring; installs lighting fixtures.

Operates the following types of tools and equipment: reamers, pneumatic chipping and scaling hammers, drilling machines, various basic machine shop tools, electric welder, oxygen and acetylene torches, trowels, joiners, floats, power saws, and drills, vibrators, compactors, chisels, hammers and shaping tools, malls and crow bars, squares levels, post hole diggers, planer, router, brushes, rollers, and high pressure airless spray guns and gritblaster, gunite machine, pipe threading machine, power drain equipment and various small hand tools related to the construction trades.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the methods, practices and techniques and materials, tools and equipment used in bridge and building construction trades, such as, masonry, plumbing, structural ironwork, carpentry, painting, welding and mechanical/electrical trades

• the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the maintenance of bridges and buildings

• the methods, practices and techniques used in moveable bridge electrical/ mechanical maintenance and repair

SKILL IN:

• the use and care of tools and equipment used in bridge and building construction trades

ABILITY TO:

• climb and work at unusual and dangerous heights

• perform heavy manual labor for an extended period, often under adverse climatic conditions

• understand and follow oral and written instruction including sketches, blueprints, and specifications

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 01/20.)

EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience as a Bridge Maintenance/Inspection Worker Trainee learning the trades involved in the performance of major bridge rehabilitation and maintenance and building repair in the Bridge Maintenance Assignment.

OR

Any combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Bridge Maintenance Worker 1.

Class Established:

CSC - 6/94

Ad. Board - 8/94

Spec. Revision: CSC – 9/15, Ad. Board – 10/15

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC – 12/19

Ad. Board – 01/20