Lift Bridge Worker I​/Ii

Position: LIFT BRIDGE WORKER I/II
State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Bridge Maintenance

10 Ranger Way / Portsmouth, NH

LIFT BRIDGE WORKER I/II

Position #21241

Lift Bridge Worker I: $14.40/hour - $18.46/hour

Lift Bridge Worker II: $15.93/hour - $20.80/hour

* See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, has a full-time vacancy for a Lift Bridge Worker I - II position.

Summary:

Lift Bridge Worker I: To perform responsible work in the operating of mechanical and electronic lift bridge gates on the Memorial Bridge, Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, Hampton River Bridge and/or the Little Harbor Bridge to control both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. On occasion, will be required to supervise part-time Lift Bridge Worker I's.

Lift Bridge Worker II
:
To perform responsible work in the operating of mechanical and electronic lift bridge gates on the Memorial Bridge, Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, Hampton River Bridge and/or the Little Harbor Bridge to control both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Performs the duties of a Lift Bridge Worker III in his/her absence.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS
:
Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Lift Bridge Worker I:

Education/Experience
:8th grade education

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements:

1. Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Department of Transportation's Policy on Safety Sensitive Positions

2. Must be able to participate in drug and alcohol testing program for safety sensitive positions at the Department of Transportation

3. Must have ability to climb and work from ladders or scaffolds and must be physically able to remove snow. Must be able to maintain and operate snow blowers.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: 3 months preferable in machine operations

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS
:
None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: N/A

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Criteria:

BGA
01 (Level 1 to Level
3)

For promotion from the 53-6010 Bridge and Lock Tenders-1 job title to the 53-6010 Bridge and Lock Tenders-3 job title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Lift Bridge Worker II:

Education/

Experience:

Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must include at least one year in construction, industrial/manufacturing, maritime, mechanical or heavy equipment/vehicle repair, industrial crane or hoist operation, or lift bridge maintenance.

License/Certification
:
Valid driver's license

Other Requirements:

1. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards.

2. Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Department of Transportation's Policy on Safety Sensitive Positions

3. Must be able to participate in drug and alcohol testing program for safety sensitive positions at the Department of Transportation

4. Must have ability to climb and work from ladders or scaffolds and must be physically able to remove snow. Must be able to maintain and operate snow blowers.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
:
None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS
:
Must complete the lift operation training program, pass the lift bridge operation written test administered by the Department of Transportation, and pass a practical exam at the controls of the bridge(s) assigned within 3 months after hire.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: N/A

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not…