Webber – Lead Bridge Technician – Infrastructure Management

About us :

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management.

Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

Job Description : Position Summary

Responsible for maintenance and repairs of all structures including movable bridges, fixed bridges, culverts, overhead sign structures, high mast lighting and bridge fender systems in accordance with standards and conditions specified in the contract and as directed by the supervisor.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair highway structures including concrete, structural steel, welding, expansion joints, carpentry and painting as required.
• Create safe Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) control by setup and removal of traffic controls devices including cones, message / arrow boards, temporary signage, etc.
• Must be comfortable working from heights in bucket trucks, snooper trucks, scaffolding, ladders and aerial platforms lifts.
• Repair / maintain functionality of bridge and culvert slopes, berms, drains, etc. through use of shovels and other hand or power tools and equipment.
• Control vegetation appearance and growth through use of lawn mowing equipment, hard or power trimmers, and chemical sprayers and other methods.
• Maintain the appearance and functionality of bridge fender systems including navigational signs, lighting, and all elements of the structural fender systems.
• Must be comfortable working in and around water and from boats.
• Transport crew and equipment to work sites operating large trucks and specialized motor vehicles and trailers.
• Be available for emergency response rotations as needed for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of structures maintenance.
• Practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free.
• Recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
• Cooperate and communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate proportions, percentages, and measurements). Understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED (Required)
• One-year work experience in construction, maintenance and repair (preferred).
• Previous experience leading a crew.
• CDL, DOT certifications, Electrical and Welding Certifications (highly desirable).
• Valid Driver’s license with acceptable driving record (Required)

Work Conditions / Physical Demands

• Able to respond 24-hours a day for after hour emergency calls necessitated by accidents and / or bridge malfunctions.
• Regularly required to stand; sit; walk on a wide range of surfaces; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance;

stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Use manual and powered pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electric powered tools and equipment.
• Routinely exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold; occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, high precarious places, fume or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Must be able to work in tight spaces and comfortable working in and around water and from boats.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Webber, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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