BRIDGE MECHANIC HELPER (MVO)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located in Operations Division, Chesapeake City Project Office, Bridge and Electrical Team. This position will be filled in Chesapeake City, Maryland.

Duties

• •Perform a variety of manual labor tasks incidental to trade or craft work or warehousing activities
• •Assist higher graded bridge mechanics in performing maintenance and repair work
• •Climbs and rig scaffolding along bridges to hook up safety cables for other members of the crew and ensure safety and security.
• •Clean sand and salt concentrations from bridges with high pressure hoses and pumps
• •Prepare surfaces for painting by chipping, sandblasting and applying base and finish coats
• •Clean and maintain tools and materials and equipment
• •Operate government vehicles. The motor vehicle duties include operating vehicles with a typical weight 26,500 and up to 65,000 lbs when fully loaded

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): The ability to perform the work of a Bridge Mechanic Helper (MVO) independently without more than normal supervision to include tasks such as: performing various repair work, and/or safely operate and maintain small power and hand tools and/or ability to operate pickup trucks, sedans, or flatbed trucks - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works in cramped and hard to reach places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently required to lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and over. The incumbent exerts moderate physical effort in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outdoors and at considerable heights. Danger of serious cuts, bruises and broken bones and falls from high places exists. Use of protective clothing and respirator is required when sandblasting. Subject to skin and eye irritations when using solvents and painting.