Bridge Maintenance Supervisor

Title:Bridge Maintenance Supervisor

State Role Title: Transportation Operations Manager I

Hiring Range: $48,176 to $78,286

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Charlottesville 

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence! If you are driven by innovation and passion for infrastructure, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving. As a Bridge Maintenance Supervisor, you will use our foundational drivers to play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In this position, you will:
*Supervise a work crew in the repair, maintenance, and replacement of bridges and structures per established standards, specifications, and procedures.
*Establish daily work goals, monitor performance, provide ongoing coaching, and document and evaluate work accomplishments.
*Assist the superintendent with administrative duties
*Will respond to bridge strikes and weather-related emergencies and perform activities to reopen the road. During severe weather, you will prepare for, and operate equipment for snow and ice removal and other types of hazardous weather affecting road conditions. Severe weather shifts are typically 12 hours in length, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

*Knowledge of structure and bridge construction and maintenance methods, procedures, practices, and equipment.
*Considerable knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs applicable to highway and Bridge Maintenance work, equipment, and tools.
*Knowledge of basic inventory practices and procedures and ability to complete reports and maintain records.
*Experience in or ability to lead, direct, and train others
*Experience performing heavy manual labor
*Operate and maintain equipment used for Bridge Maintenance and repair.
*Skill in the use of various carpentry tools, concrete forming, and finishing methods
*Demonstrated experience in the use of computers and software applications.
*Valid driver's license at time of hire. Must obtain a valid CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment, see below for more details.

Additional Considerations

*Experienced in fabricating steel components and welding.
*Ability to read and interpret bridge and structure plans and specifications.
*Experience in inventory management
*Experience in tracking expenditures and monitoring spending plans
*Current possession of CDL

Special Instructions

Position requires unrestricted mobility, working in all types of weather, irregular terrain, and standing for long periods. Work is completed in, around, and above water, and from varying heights. Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds. Requires approved safety shoes, which is a reimbursable expense. Personal protective equipment is provided.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified before employment. Selected applicants holding a valid CDL must complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen, otherwise, applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment physical.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which DHRM has approved.
All drivers hired without a valid CDL in hand are required to obtain their CDL within 11 months of their hire date. You cannot operate commercial motor vehicles before receiving the necessary licensure and medical certification. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require entry-level drivers (drivers who are seeking to take the skills test to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade their CDL to a Class A from a Class B, or take the knowledge test to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time) to complete FMCSA- approved Entry-Level Driving (ELD) Training before the Department of Motor Vehicles can grant the requested CDL or endorsement. The course is comprised of 160 hours, on average, of training. VDOT is willing to assist with your enrollment and payment for the course upon your acceptance of an ELD Training Tuition tenure and repayment agreement.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. 

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application or optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications will be more successful in obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application or resume lacking relevant experience details may impact interview eligibility. State applications or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. 
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: VDOT Shared Values and Ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants" VDOT Employee Information

Contact Information

Name: Leitha Atkins

Phone: 540-829-7532

Email: leitha.atkins@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.