Bridge Maintenance Specialist - Two Positions

Bridge Maintenance Specialist 2

Position based in Lacey, WA within the Olympic Region Bridge Crew. Responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining bridges throughout the region, including floating, movable, and fixed structures.

• Perform journey-level maintenance, repair, inspection, and preservation activities on floating, movable, and fixed bridge structures throughout the Olympic Region.
• Diagnose deficiencies and repair or replace bridge components using a variety of specialized tools, equipment, and maintenance techniques.
• Perform preventative maintenance including bridge cleaning, deck sealing, painting, expansion joint maintenance, drain cleaning, and structural repairs.
• Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches to complete maintenance and repair activities.
• Operate specialized equipment including under‑bridge inspection trucks, aerial lifts, man lifts, small boats, and other bridge maintenance equipment.
• Enter and maintain maintenance records using agency asset management systems.
• Complete daily Pre‑Activity Safety Plans (PASPs), properly use required PPE, promote safe work practices, and maintain safe work zones for employees and the traveling public.
• Respond to emergency bridge strikes, severe weather events, and other incidents requiring immediate bridge maintenance or traffic control.
• Establish traffic control zones, assist with roadway closures, support incident response activities, and assist highway maintenance crews during snow and ice operations.
• Support the Statewide Bridge Preservation Office by documenting inspection findings and assisting with bridge preservation repairs.
• Perform periodic and post‑event bridge inspections following storms, earthquakes, or other significant events.
• Perform other maintenance and operations assignments as needed and serve in the absence of the Bridge Maintenance Specialist Lead when requested.

• Collaborative Partnership & Customer Focus:
  Proven ability to build, cultivate, and sustain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Safety & Technical Knowledge:
  Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety standards, construction industry practices, heavy equipment operations, structural systems (concrete, steel, and wood), and fall‑protection PPE and rigging equipment.
• Communication:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical and non‑technical information to diverse audiences.
• Technical & Digital Proficiency:
  Proficiency using Windows‑based systems, Microsoft Office Suite, cloud‑based platforms, virtual meeting tools, and agency databases for reporting, project tracking, and asset management.
• Growth Mindset:
  Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑Oriented:
  Takes action to meet the needs of others.

• Unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with N endorsement to operate vehicles in Washington State, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid Traffic Control/Flagging card within six months of hire.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to maneuver and transport materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at elevated heights of at least 100 feet, in confined spaces, in all weather conditions, and respond to emergency callouts as required.

• Bridge/Highway Maintenance:
  Experience performing bridge, roadway, highway maintenance, construction, or bridge preservation work.
• Skilled Trades:
  Experience with iron work, carpentry, painting, rigging, and heavy equipment operation.
• Winter Operations:
  Experience performing snow and ice control operations.
• Equipment Operation:
  Experience operating and transporting heavy equipment.
• Traffic Control:
  Experience performing traffic control in accordance with MUTCD, including planning, signing, and flagging.
• Regional Knowledge:
  Demonstrated knowledge of the surrounding service area.
• Equipment Knowledge:
  Understanding of equipment utilized in bridge and highway maintenance, preservation, or construction.
• Radio Communications:
  Experience using radio communication equipment.