Drawbridge Maintenance Specialist - Portland, United States - State of Oregon

    State of Oregon
    State of Oregon Portland, United States

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    Drawbridge Maintenance Specialist

    Apply locations Portland | ODOT | Hayden Island time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ

    Initial Posting Date:

    04/03/2024

    Application Deadline:

    04/17/2024

    Agency:

    Department of Transportation

    Salary Range:

    $3,948 - $5,483

    Position Type:

    Employee

    Position Title:

    Drawbridge Maintenance Specialist

    Job Description:

    Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 Drawbridge Maintenance Specialist
    Oregon Department of Transportation
    Delivery & Operations Division Region 1
    Interstate Bridge Crew

    Portland

    The role:

    We are hiring a drawbridge maintenance specialist to join our Interstate Bridge Crew In this position, you will perform diverse activities for drawbridge and traffic gate operation. If you have strong interpersonal skills, work effectively under short timeframes and are motivated to ensure the publics safety, this position is for you. Apply today

    We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope youll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions .

    Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

    A day in the life:

    • Operate electrically controlled drawbridges and traffic gates and barriers.
    • Maintain operation of all electrical controls that activate sirens, flashing traffic lights, barriers and gates.
    • Check all electrical and mechanical devices and components and take corrective action in the event of failure.
    • Maintenance, repairs, and lubrication on machinery, electronics, motors, gears, rollers, hinges, cables, sheaves and other mechanical parts vital to drawbridge operation.
    • Construct and place rigging and scaffolding for fixed, hanging, swing and traveling scaffolding.
    • Perform visual inspection of structures for needed repairs.
    • Draft, read, interpret and carry out projects utilizing detailed plans such as field drawn sketches or bridge design construction plans and specifications.
    • Required to work around construction equipment, work at heights of 450 feet, work with hazardous materials and lift up to 90 pounds.
    • Assisting with other highway maintenance duties as needed.
    • May need to work long hours, travel overnight and be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather-related purposes.
    • To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email .

    Whats in it for you:

    • Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
    • Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our compensation calculator .
    • Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

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    Minimum qualifications:

    One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.

    OR

    Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training.

    Special qualifications:

    Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire (ODOT will cover training costs) to be considered eligible for this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.

    This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 1401 W-North Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217 for emergency call-outs.

    What wed like to see:

    If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials It's how we will choose whom to move forward You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

    • Currently possess a CDL-A, CDL-B or CDL permit license is preferred.
    • Right of way maintenance or construction experience.
    • Experience completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy fleet vehicles.
    • Experience operating light & heavy equipment.
    • Experience with computer-operated machinery.

    How to apply:

    • Complete the following required steps:
      • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the Need help? section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
      • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
    • After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
    • If you are a veteran, you may receive preference . The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

    Need help?

    • For questions, call or email

    Additional information:

    • We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.
    • We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
    • We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
    • You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

    ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling

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