Bridge Maintenance Worker - Highways; Of Kauai

Position located at the Kauai District Office of the Department of Transportation – Highways, State of Hawaii.

Independently works on the repair and maintenance of highway structures such as bridges and overpasses as part of a bridge maintenance crew. Participates in the general maintenance, repair, and upkeep of structural steel, composite concrete and steel, reinforced concrete, and timber highway bridges and similar structures; performs work at heights in excess of 70 feet; and may perform work under water.

Legal Authorization to Work The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Experience and Training Four (4) years of experience in construction and maintenance work of which two (2) years shall have been of a semi-skilled nature; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge of

• Common practices, methods, materials and tools used in construction and maintenance work;
• Hazards and safety precautions necessary in working at heights in excess of 70 feet;
• Hazards and safety precautions necessary for those positions that perform work under water.

Ability to

• Use common tools and techniques of the trades such as painting, rigging, steel work and carpentry;
• Give and receive oral and written instructions;
• Work safely at heights;
• Perform lifting, carrying and moving of heavy objects typical of the work of the class;
• For positions that perform work underwater, dive and swim.

Physical and Medical Requirements Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Commercial Drivers’ License Requirement Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii Commercial Drivers’ License Class B, Endorsement N with no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission or air brakes at the time of application, and must provide a valid, legible copy of the license (front and back). If the copy is not attached, the applicant will be deemed ineligible. A valid out-of-state CDL may also be accepted;

if selected, the applicant must transfer the CDL to a Hawaii‑issued license within 30 days of arrival.

Lifting Requirement This position requires the ability to lift and carry items of up to 110 lbs unassisted.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process should contact the DOT Personnel Office at (808) 587‑2145.

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.