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Working Title of Vacant Position Bridge Maintenance Mechanic Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department PUBLIC WORKS Division PUB WORKS BRIDGES Requisition Number 2026226 Number of hours worked per week 40 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
$40,531 $60,876; Depending on qualifications and experience.
Job Description
Work for Virginias 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 Drivers 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. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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 drivers 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 05/13/2026 Job Close Date 05/26/2026 Open Continuous No 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 drivers 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)
no
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