Bridge Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - City of Winnipeg

City of Winnipeg

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Under the supervision of the Bridge Operations Technologist, incumbents of this class perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in connection with bridge maintenance and repair, which does not require a tradesperson.

Position operates trucks with trailers and various powered mobile equipment. Work is often performed at heights, over water, or in confined spaces.

As the
_Bridge Worker_
you will:

Perform structural repairs, painting, cleaning, sandblasting, sealing, grouting, etc. on the structural steel, concrete and timber components of bridges and major culverts.
Install and perform repairs on guardrails and roadside safety devices.
Construct forming for concrete works.
Place and finish concrete.
Clean and paint highway structures.
Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as jackhammers, chainsaws, concrete saws, pressure washers, generators, posthole augers and dewatering pumps.
Install and perform repair and maintenance work on bridge railing, fencing, riprap, and asphalt.
Work with chemicals such as silane concrete sealer & wearing surface epoxy.
Clean and wash bridges, remove debris from culverts and bridge infrastructures.
Set up worksite including scaffolding construction and dismantling, barricade & equipment locating and perform traffic control functions.
Operate, clean and perform daily maintenance on vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, utility trucks, pickup trucks, skidsteer loader, etc.
Transport materials, equipment, and workers as required.

Your education and qualifications include:

Experience and knowledge in carpentry; not requiring a journeyman certificate.
Experience in concrete forming for structural members.
Experience in and knowledge of concrete placement and finishing.
Experience in the use, operation and maintenance of sandblasting equipment.
Experience in the maintenance and replacement of bridge expansion joint seals.
Experience in the maintenance and replacement of timber bridge components.
Knowledge of concrete forming practices.
Ability to perform duties with mínimal supervision.
Ability to work as part of a team and establish/maintain a positive, respectful, safe and healthy work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the general public.
Completion of the following training:
Flagging Traffic
Traffic control & Signage
WHMIS
Fire Extinguisher Use

Conditions of employment:

The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
Must be able to stand and work on sloped/uneven terrain for long durations of shift.
Must be able to work standby and overtime, as required.
Physically fit to perform the duties of the position, including but not limited to:
Lifting up to 75 lbs
Fitting in and through confined spaces
Operating and undertaking work from the underbridge crane, scaffolding, ladders, and pier tops

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG: