DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a working supervisory position involving responsibility for the maintenance of County highway bridges.  The employee is under general supervision of the Bridge Supervisor with work assigned and reviewed periodically and upon completion.  Immediate supervision is exercised over the working crew. Supervises and participates in the work of a small crew engaged in bridge maintenance and repair.  Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of bridge repair and maintenance techniques; working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in bridge repair and maintenance; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to read and work from rough sketches; ability to take measurements and perform routine calculations; dependability; good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience in construction, maintenance or repair of bridges.

Special Requirement: At time of appointment, must possess a valid New York State Driver's License appropriate for the equipment being operated.

Ulster County employees promoted to a class in direct line of promotion, which requires a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Class B (CDL) at the time of a promotional appointment must possess such licensure by the end of their probationary period, not longer than six months.

Special Requirement for Positions in Ulster County Department of Public Works: Candidates for employment in this position must possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Class B (CDL) License with required endorsements, if any, at time of appointment.

New York State Class B CDL Driver License Vehicle Description:  Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs.  Class B may tow vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lbs. or less, or may tow a vehicle of more than 10,000 lbs. providing the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is not more than 26,000 lbs.

Fuel Truck operation may need other requirements (X endorsement).  This is not required unless assigned to the operation of a Fuel Truck.

Special Note: In accordance with Federal Highway Administration (HWA) 49CFR382, all prospective employees will undergo drug/alcohol testing prior to appointment and will undergo random drug/alcohol testing during the course of employment.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice Services or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.