Bridge Carpenter Promotional

Employee Type:
Regular

Department:
County Road

Salary: $52,811.20 - $73,548.80 Annually / $4,400.93 - $6,129.07 Monthly / $25.39 - $35.36 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Overtime Eligibile:
Yes

Job Posting Date Range: 10/13/2026 - Until Filled

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT OR COUNTY POLICY.

• Replaces decking, railings, bulkheads, wing walls, etc.
• Builds, repairs and replaces culverts, prepares and installs piping.
• Operates pickups, trucks, and other equipment; changes tires, fuels equipment, makes minor repairs.
• Does crane rigging, relief driver on crane.
• Prepares job site for work by placing signs and closing work areas.
• Builds and repairs cyclone, barbed wire and other R/W fences.
• Rebuilds and repairs timber bridges to include: install stringers and timber decking, railings.
• Installs concrete bulkhead plank.
• Rebuilds and repairs concrete bridges - to include: form, pour and finish abutment walls and footing, and installs decking and rail system.
• Back fills work and places rip rap as needed.
• Installs large diameter culverts.
• Performs various concrete work to include: box culverts; wing walls; retaining walls using various form systems, gates, snaptie, symons, etc.
• Forms, pours and finishes flatwork, sidewalk and curb and approach aprons.
• Constructs wood framed, stud and pole type buildings.
• Installs and maintains various fencing types on County Right of Way.
• Installs and repairs various guardrail and cable rail systems.
• Performs tree removal as needed.
• Drivers to and from job site with appropriate tools and material to complete assigned work in crane operation.
• Shovels, sweeps, cleans bridges, and clears brush from bridge ends or stream beds. Cleans, repairs tools.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of work experience
• Successful completion of carpentry school/apprenticeship may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• One-year verifiable heavy equipment experience in the operation of backhoe, excavator and other related equipment.
• Must possess at the time of appointment, or be able to obtain the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Certification w/designations: TSS and TLL.
• The ability to acquire and maintain Trenching, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection and Rigging Certifications.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement (CDL) preferred or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire

• Knowledge of safety rules governing the use of vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of bridge repair or construction.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Skilled in the operation of various heavy equipment and tools.
• Skilled in construction techniques related to bridge or general construction.
• Skilled in form and flat work concrete construction.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment in a safe and skilled manner.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions in a responsible and efficient manager.
• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a variety of tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and hand tools, jack hammers, drills, grinders, cutting torches, air compressors, generators, man lifts, brush chippers, and bucket trucks.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications.

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect:
  Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
• Accountability:
  Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have p
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