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Bridge Maintenance Mechanic

City of Chesapeake -
Chesapeake, VA

Job Details

Full-time
$41,544 - $60,876 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Health insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Bridge Maintenance Mechanic

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUB WORKS BRIDGES

Requisition Number

2026226

Number of hours worked per week

Work Schedule

7:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday
Alpha essential. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE05

Pay Basis

Weekly

Advertised Salary

$41,544 – $60,876; Depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Work for Virginia’s second largest municipality making a huge impact in the mobility of the region. The Chesapeake Bridges Division supports 1.75 million crossings per day by operating and maintaining 123 movable and fixed bridges and culverts. Our small team environment has great job satisfaction daily through problem-solving and customer support. We offer stable employment with excellent benefits, such as paid training, ample growth opportunities, attractive working hours, competitive medical and supplementary benefits, retirement plans, a supportive team working environment, and many others.

Qualified applicant will:

Learn in-depth operation and maintenance of movable bridges, to include greasing and lubricating bridge mechanical moving parts
Perform structural and non-structural concrete removal, preparation, formwork, and placement
Assist in the repair and preserving of structural steel, to include surface preparation and painting
Perform general rough carpentry work to assist in repairing and maintaining bridge fender systems and wooden bridge decks
Assist in rigging operations for material and parts handling
Assist in installation, maintenance and repair of guardrail and traffic safety devices
Assist in setting up work zones to ensure safe working environment and provide traffic control to include flagging
Perform manual labor
Perform grounds maintenance around bridges and culverts to include mowing, weed control spraying and tree trimming
Load and operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment and attachments to include:
- Grease guns, painting equipment, hand pumps, pavement breaker, gunite or shotcrete machine, general power hand tools, chainsaw, welding equipment, sandblasting equipment, bucket truck, pontoon boat with outboard mower, boom and zero turn mowers, bobcat, crash cushion truck, crack-sealing machine, forklift, snowplow, dump truck, platform manlift
Respond to emergent situations such as bridge mechanical breakdowns, hurricane road clearing, and snow/ice control
Participate in training and skills development in maintenance (methods), construction methods, and equipment operation towards career progression and personal advancement.
Be comfortable working in the following environments:
- 0-200’ above the water or road surface
- Tight confined spaces
- From a boat

Employee will be trained in fall protection, boat and equipment operation, confined space entry, work zone setup and flagging.

Requires a valid Driver’s License at time of interview. If selected, position requires a Class B CDL within 6 months of employment. PW Operations offers an in-house CDL training program at no cost to the employee.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards. Requires a Class B CDL within 6 months of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

06/18/2026

Job Close Date

07/01/2026

Open Continuous

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is eligible for a CDL training program and stipend. Apply NOW! The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Medical marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Walking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Exerting 50 - 100 lbs

Carrying

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Exerting 50 - 100 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting 50 - 100 lbs

Reaching

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Bending

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Climbing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

air driven grease guns, painting equipment, hand pumps, pavement breaker, gunite or shotcrete machine, power tools, welding equipment, sandblasting equipment, bridge aerial truck, bucket truck, pontoon boat with outboard mower, mowing equipment, bobcat, crash truck, etc.

Protective Equipment Required

all required PPE

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

D = Daily

Chemical Hazards

D = Daily

Electrical Hazards

D = Daily

Fire Hazards

D = Daily

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse

N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

D = Daily

Fumes and Odors

W = Several Times Per Week

Wetness/Humidity

W = Several Times Per Week

Darkness or Poor Lighting

W = Several Times Per Week

Primary Work Location

Outdoors

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

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