Bridge Maintenance Worker I - Highways (Island Of Kauai

Duties Summary

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

Experience and Training
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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
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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 positions that perform work under water.

Ability to
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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; and, for positions that perform work underwater, dive and swim.

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

Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii Commercial Driver’s License Class B, Endorsement N with no restrictions relating to vehicles equipped with manual transmission (Restriction code

E) and/or air brakes (Restriction code L), at the time of application. Applicants must attach a valid, legible copy of the license (front and back) to the application. A valid out-of-state CDL may also be accepted, but must be transferred to a Hawaii-issued CDL within 30 days of arrival in Hawaii.

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

Pre‑employment testing for controlled substances is required. Applicants may be required to attend in‑person interviews or further testing in Hawaii at their own expense.

The State of Hawai‘i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation, please call the DOT Personnel Office at  for assistance.