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SUPERVISING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Code: 06585 Local Competitive

To land Supervising Bridge Construction Worker in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.

The one gate is 5 years of relevant experience.

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Where this title is used

Supervising Bridge Construction Worker is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, supervises and works with a crew responsible for the construction and repair of bridge structures and components; does other related work as required.

Examples of work

  • Supervises the construction and repair of bridges, bulkheads and culverts
  • Constructs forms; ties steel; uses finishing tools in concrete construction; pours concrete; removes forms after construction is complete; performs flat welding
  • Supervises and performs work involving the raising, placing and joining of structural steel members to form the framework or base of structures
  • Oversees the renewal and repair of headers, stringers, girders, caps, floor beams, and other bridge timbers
  • Supervises and performs work involving the building and repair of pier and foundation timber, fenders, plank decks, sidewalks, concrete stairways, and other parts of concrete and steel structures requiring the construction of forms and the mixing and placing of concrete
  • Prepares foundations for bridge footings and abutments; constructs sack walls and rip rapping
  • Constructs and repairs bridge houses, tool sheds, and other similar structures as required
  • Directs the renewal and repair of bridge gates, guardrails and fences
  • Ensures that steel headers, cover plates, and expansion joint plates are secure
  • Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate construction crew staff
  • Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and is responsible for employee evaluations and effectively recommending the hiring, promoting and/or disciplining of employees
  • Supervises the maintenance of essential records and files
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in heavy maintenance or construction work which shall have included carpentry, masonry, painting, iron work, and/or welding work.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of the methods and procedures used to construct and repair bridge structures and components
  • Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in erecting, rigging, and scaffolding
  • Knowledge of the methods used to replace stringers, deck planks, pilings and caps
  • Knowledge of the methods used in repairing fenders
  • Knowledge of the methods used in constructing and repairing fencing, guardrails and foundations
  • Ability to assess and analyze bridge construction problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods
  • Ability to supervise a crew responsible for performing bridge construction and repair work and evaluate the performance of their work
  • Ability to supervise the use of equipment, materials and supplies used in constructing and repairing bridges
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other involved in the work of the unit
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.