Bridge Maintenance Worker

Job Description The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports. Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Benefits:Medical, dental and vision insurancePensionLife insuranceShort and long-term disabilityPaid time offResponsibilities:Performs and maintains necessary repairs and installations in steel fabrication and erection of bridges and structures so that structural integrity is maintained at the lowest safety risk and inconvenience to the public. Performs concrete work for the construction/repair of bridges and structures so that concrete will be correctly placed, consolidated, finished, and cured to a proper surface in accordance with specifications. Performs carpentry duties related to bridges, buildings, and structures to ensure proper construction, remodeling, and forming is completed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with standards and relevant building codes. Assists with safety inspections on bridges and structures, clean and prepare bridges, buildings, and structures for painting to ensure structural integrity is maintained according to Federal and State requirements.Provide traffic control set up.Function - Snow and Ice:Maintains roadways for snow and ice control.Removes snow from roadways and shoulders.Opens and widens roadways of large accumulations of snow.Removes snow from rights of way or yards.Applies anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on stretches of highway under slippery conditions.Removes ice and material from culverts.Requirements:Two years of experience performing carpentry OR concrete OR iron work OR a combination of one or more of these activities: Examples of carpentry may include building construction; building repairs; or framing.Examples of concrete work may include grading; bridge construction, repair, and maintenance; or forming, placing, and finishing concrete.Examples of iron work may include structural steel erection; setting anchor bolts and inserts; gusset plate installation; placement of reinforcing steel or rebar; or rebar replacement. Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.Valid Class D Driver's License AND a Class A CDL Permit with no airbrake restriction AND a tanker endorsement. Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.Pre-Register online at:Minneapolis Job FairMonday, June 1, 202610:00AM - 12:30PMEmbassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport7901 34th Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55425All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.Tips for Success:Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.Bring multiple copies of your resume.Doors open at 10:00 AM and the Job Fair ends at 12:30 PMBring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event! xaygatp (Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)Pre-Register online at: