07362 - Crew Leader SB

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  • 4668 Patrick Henry Highway, Crewe, Virginia, United States, 23930
  • Closing at: Jul 26 2025 - 00:00 EDT
  • VA Dept of Transportation

Hiring Range: $51010.00 to $82892.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates:

  • Serve as a member and leader of a crew performing work for the repair, maintenance and replacement of bridges and structures in order to maintain Virginia's roadways.

    How you will contribute:
  • Bridge Construction: Fabricate bridge superstructure elements including steel beams and pre-cast concrete slabs. Perform all necessary rebar cutting and installation and shop fabrication necessary. Perform mathematical calculations to measure and layout construction elements; determine quantities, and simple geometric layout on bridges and culverts. Read and interpret bridge plans, shop drawings, and sketches.
  • Bridge Maintenance: Build and install footers, abutments and wing walls by placing and finishing major and minor concrete elements. Erect fabricated steel beam bridges and install timber and concrete bridge decks. Perform preventative and restorative structural maintenance activities to large culverts and bridge structures. Place temporary bridges and remove damaged structures. Perform mathematical calculations to measure and layout construction elements; determine quantities, and simple geometric layout on bridges and culverts. Read and interpret bridge plans, shop drawings, and sketches.
  • Environmental Protection: Lead and apply appropriate in-stream and environmental protection measures during all structural maintenance and construction activities.
  • Equipment Operation: Demonstrate considerable skill and expertise as an operator in the proper and safe use of all equipment needed to perform bridge related construction and or maintenance tasks.
  • Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Identify workplace safety hazards and make suggestions for improvement. Wear personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA and VOHSA, etc.). Use equipment properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, land closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
  • Leadership: Conduct on-the-job training and recommend additional training needs to Bridge Superintendent. Provide constructive feedback on job performance of crew. Assist with record keeping and administrative tasks. May serve as back-up Bridge supervision and may represent work unit at meetings. May serve in a supervisory capacity during emergencies.
  • Manual labor: As a leader and working member of the crew completes projects and accomplishes objectives. Performs manual labor and other tasks to accomplish the construction, repair and maintenance of timber, steel, and concrete bridge elements and other structures.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Lead and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and power tools used in bridge construction and maintenance. Transport personnel, equipment, and materials to and from various work sites. Ensure equipment is properly and safely maintained. Complete pre-trip inspections for any vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Traffic Control: Provide traffic control in support of bridge operations. Install and remove traffic signs and other warning devices in a timely and appropriate manner. Flag traffic to ensure a safe and effective work zone.


  • What will make you successful:
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to complete reports and records; to use computers and software applications.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and to measure and layout construction elements on bridges and culverts.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding heavy manual labor, to work at heights, in and over water, around heavy traffic conditions, irregular terrain, and other adverse conditions.
  • Ability to plan work schedules and identify and assign manpower, materials, and equipment needed for accomplish the job.
  • Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to a variety of skilled workers.
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals. Ability to read and interpret bridge plans.
  • Basic knowledge of inventory practices and procedures.
  • Considerable knowledge of bridge fabrication and maintenance methods, equipment, materials and procedures.
  • Considerable skill in the operation of equipment used for highway and, or bridge maintenance.
  • Considerable skill in the use of various hand, power and carpentry tools, concrete forming and finishing methods and fabricating steel components and welding.
  • Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and programs related to highway and bridge maintenance.
  • Skilled in rough and finished carpentry and skilled in pouring, forming and finishing concrete.

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to lead, direct, and train others. Provide technical direction and guidance to variety of skilled workers.
  • Ability to obtain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations, to measure, layout construction elements on bridges and culverts.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding heavy manual labor, to work at heights, in and over water, around heavy traffic conditions, irregular terrain, and other adverse conditions.
  • Ability to read, interpret, apply work zone safety and traffic control manuals. Ability to read and interpret bridge plans.
  • Considerable knowledge of bridge maintenance methods, equipment, materials, safety practices and concrete finishing techniques.
  • Safety shoes required.
  • Skill in computers and software and basic knowledge of inventory procedures.
  • Skill in the operation of equipment used for highway and, or bridge maintenance.
  • Skill in the use of various hand, power and carpentry tools, concrete forming and finishing methods and fabricating steel components and welding.

  • Additional Considerations:
  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Bridge Repair or related field desired.
  • Current possession of Class A, CDL.
  • DEQ: Responsible Land Disturber (RLD).
  • Experience leading and training skilled workers.
  • Experience preparing reports, keeping records and using computers.
  • Extensive experience in bridge fabrication and maintenance methods, equipment, materials, and safety practices.
  • Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).
  • Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety.
  • Possession of Crane Operator Certification
  • Skilled in welding and fabrication of steel components.

  • Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
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    VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
    VDOT Code of Ethics
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    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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