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Bridge Maintenance Crew Leader

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Bridge Maintenance Crew Leader

Salary

$67,556.32 - $71,111.04 Annually

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-00739

Department

Transportation

Division

Road and Bridge Maintenance

Opening Date

05/08/2025

Closing Date

5/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works under the Supervisor of Bridge Maintenance and the direction of a manager, director, or commissioner.

Performs supervisory work including but not limited to maintenance, construction and/or repair of bridges, harbor operations, levee operations and hands on in the maintenance, construction and repair of bridges, retaining walls, fencing, guard rails, stairways, railings, and drainage systems. Performs supervisory work in the cleaning of bridge walks and decks and the painting of railings, stairways, and bridge structural members. Dispatches all bridge crews and motorized equipment. Responsible for handing out daily assignments to crew and ensuring assignments are completed. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

* A culvert may be considered a bridge.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Exercises technical, general, and/or administrative supervision over assigned staff.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of the full range of procedures, techniques, tools, and equipment used in bridge construction maintenance and repair and demonstrates an understanding of the common laws and regulations affecting bridge maintenance and keeps current on advancements.

+ Demonstrates the ability to apply this understanding in identifying and resolving the common problems associated with the work. Demonstrates an ability to identify basic risks and liability implications associated with the work, take appropriate action to minimize those risks, and refer common legal issues to higher level supervisory authority.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of established safety practices and equipment care procedures and demonstrates an ability to instruct others in such practices and procedures.

+ Performs basic computer skills to operate a keyboard and mouse; and produce required reports and work-related forms.

+ Demonstrates an ability to prioritize own work, the work of others, and meet project and program deadlines.

+ Assists in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of projects and programs in assigned area of responsibility.

+ Monitors the daily progress of projects and programs.

+ Ability to effectively listen, speak, write, and interact tactfully in a work group or with the public.

+ Ability to effectively respond to a variety of complaints in verbal and written form.

+ Ability to produce effective written reports, memoranda, and letters.

+ Demonstrates effective leadership of internal reports and crews by actively supporting the mission and vision of the division and/or department and positively influencing the work environment by regularly following work rules, being on time for work, not leaving early, and not abusing sick leave.

+ Consideration and tactfulness towards others; supports the decisions of higher-level supervisors, supports crews, and impartially applies work assignments and work rules.

+ Ability to train employees in proper and safe work methods, coach employees and manage their performance.

+ Ability to creatively solve complex work problems.

+ Commitment to customer service.

+ Understanding of the services provided and suggests improvements in the service standards.

+ Willingness and ability to assist the citizens by answering their questions or making a referral.

+ Ability to appropriately respond to citizen complaints.

+ Ability to operate motorized water craft.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

+ Construction materials, methods and techniques used in bridge maintenance and repair operations

+ The tools and equipment used in the work

+ Effective safety practices

+ Water safety rules.

Skill in:

+ Welding

+ Using a variety of hand and power tools

+ Reading maps and blueprints

+ Understanding and following directions

+ Preparing time and material estimates

+ Making basic mathematical calculations

+ Performing work in hazardous conditions

+ Providing work direction to others

+ Operating heavy equipment

+ Operating a boat

+ Working in adverse weather conditions

+ Maintaining daily work records.

Ability to:

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Tests equivalency; must have had possession of a journeyman's card in the iron working, boilermaker, carpentry, cement mason or closely related building construction trade, and one (1) year of experience as a Bridge Mechanic. A current Journeyman’s card may be substituted with six (6) years of related work experience.

+ Must certify in the Telescopic Boom Crane – Fixed or Wing Cab (AKA Service Truck) given by the National Commission for Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) within two (2) years from date of hire.

+ Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions as to the operation of vehicles with air brakes.

+ Must have the ability to lift, carry and use objects weighing up to 90 lbs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

+ None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will constantly walk. This employee will frequently lift, push, pull, carry, climb and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crawling and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently indoors, outdoors and traveling to multiple worksites. The noise level in the work environment is loud. This employee will be exposed to poor ventilation, odors and gases frequently.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: Bridge Maintenance Crew Leader(3344)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.

03

What is your highest level of education?

+ High School Diploma or G.E.D.

+ Some College

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate Degree

+ None of the above

04

Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions as to the operation of vehicles with air brakes? (If so, please attach a copy of your CDL to your application)

+ Yes

+ No

05

How many years of experience do you have as a Bridge Mechanic?

+ Two (2) or more years of experience

+ One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience

+ Less than One (1) year of experience

06

Do you possess a current or previous journeyman's card in the iron working, boilermaker, carpentry, cement mason or closely related building construction trade? (if so, please attach a copy to your application)

+ Yes

+ No

07

List the journeyman's card you possess.

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Employer

City of Toledo

Address

One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone

419-245-1500

Website

http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/

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