Bridge Crew Leader

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The Public Works department is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Bridge Crew Leader in Olathe, KS. Johnson County Government offers competitive compensation and benefits, including retirement plans, wellness program, health/dental/vision/life insurance, long term and short term disability, flex spending, as well as access to discounts and services. Applications for this job will be accepted until filled. The job duties of the Bridge Crew Leader include the following:

• Independently performs a variety of skilled work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges and culverts and other road maintenance projects, including carpentry, welding, tying rebar, setting forms, placing and finishing concrete, reading plans and specifications, and operating equipment; completes and provides back-up or other support for road maintenance tasks; spreads and tamps asphalt to repair joints and patch broken pavement; cuts and prepares road surfaces for the repair of potholes and the sealing of roadway cracks; hauls and spreads sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulder; removes litter and debris from roadways, including debris from flooding to ensure roadways are passable; performs roadside landscaping work, such as mowing, clearing weeds, cutting brush and trimming trees to maintain a clear recovery zone for motorists; installs erosion control materials to facilitate restoration of roadside vegetation; trains and mentors crew members on work techniques and methodologies; coordinates the daily activities and needs of the crew; communicates work plans and assigns tasks to the crew members; provides instruction on the use of equipment and labor techniques; reads and interprets complex plans and specifications; calculates the quantity of materials needed to complete the job; prepares and maintains records and reports; assists the Bridge Crew Foreman in developing priorities; assists in daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning of crew activities and assists the Bridge Crew Foreman in monitoring the safety of the crew; communicates with the general public on issues in the absence of the Bridge Crew Foreman; participates in job applicant interviews; attends coordination meetings; provides input to the Crew Foreman for annual reviews of the crew members.
• Performs various tasks requiring equipment, vehicle, and tool operation; performs pre-trip inspections of trucks and equipment; executes field maintenance activities required to operate the equipment; uses a variety of small and large tools and operates a variety of light, medium, and heavy duty road maintenance and construction equipment and attachments including: trucks, dump trucks, skid steer loader, water trucks, compact rollers, mini excavator, crane truck, power broom, snow removal equipment, oil distributors, tankers, low boy trailers, track loaders, excavators, asphalt paver, chip seal spreader, motor graders, and other heavy equipment; performs general maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty equipment; performs minor repairs and adjustments on road maintenance and construction equipment.
• Performs a variety of activities during emergency response which may include sign repair, closing roads, addressing flood issues, and plowing and sanding activities for snow events.

Candidate is required to have a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience on construction projects such as roads and bridges. A valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement. An acceptable driving record is also required. 

Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience supervising, leading, or coordinating the work of others, and Vo-Tech in Agricultural, Automotive or Construction Technology, or other related fields of study. 

This position may require exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes and/or chemicals, heights, and loud noises as well as lifting of 50 pounds.