JOB TITLE: BRIDGE INSPECTION CRANE TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE: 10632

SERIES NATURE OF WORK: The Bridge Inspection Crane Technician job series describes work in crane operation for bridge inspections in the Department of Transportation.

DEFINITION: This is supervisory and technical work in the Commonwealth’s Bridge Inspection Program in the Department of Transportation.

An employee in this job performs a variety of supervisory duties involved in the deployment and operation of a special large vehicle-mounted crane apparatus used in the Commonwealth’s Statewide Bridge Safety Inspection Program. Work involves supervising a Bridge Inspection Crane Technician and ensuring all required equipment and personnel arrive at the work site, crane is properly and safely deployed, and work zone traffic control safety is established. Work also involves ensuring that safety is practiced in operating the bridge aerial platform bucket used to permit inspectors to reach different elements of a bridge structure and includes assisting bridge inspectors with inspection work. Work is performed with considerable independence, with objectives being established by a technical manager who reviews reports upon completion.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.):

• Supervises the deployment and operation of a bridge inspection crane with a hydraulically operated, multi-boom, aerial platform bucket and ensures safe working conditions for bridge inspectors in the conduct of bridge inspection and maintenance duties.

• Assumes total responsibility for work site safety, including the establishment of maintenance and protection of traffic control safety setup using standard procedures.

• As a certified bridge inspector, assists bridge inspectors as needed in identifying deficiencies on a bridge structure and producing reports.

• Serves as a team leader for bridge inspection crews.

• Supervises the proper daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs of bridge inspection equipment.

• Coordinates with engineering districts, county maintenance organizations, and consultant inspection teams to ensure sufficient support staff is made available to keep the inspection program on schedule.

• Coordinates equipment maintenance with department employees or equipment vendor as needed.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

• An employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational and organizational requirements.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and methods applied in technical work associated with bridge inspection.

• Knowledge of the practices applied to the safe operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques and practices sufficient to maintain proper equipment performance.

• Knowledge of the practices applied to the operation of a truck mounted crane with a large multi-boom aerial platform bucket.

• Knowledge of the laws pertaining to the operation of large equipment upon roadways.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities):

• Two years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Crane Technician;

or

• Four years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment, which included two years operating a multi-boom aerial platform bucket apparatus or truck mounted crane;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes at least two years of experience operating a multi-boom aerial platform bucket apparatus or truck mounted crane.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All positions require an active Pennsylvania Class B Commercial Driver’s License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed or equivalent. Certain positions may also require that the Manual Transmission Restriction (E) is removed or equivalent.

• All positions require possession of an active Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.

• All employees in this job must obtain an active certification in the operation of trucks and crane equipment, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, within the probationary period.

• Certain positions in this job require an active Pennsylvania Class A Commercial Driver’s License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) and Manual Transmission Restriction (E) removed or equivalent.

• Certain employees must obtain an active certification as a bridge inspector, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, within one year of appointment, and continuously maintain it while employed in this job by attending and successfully passing the Bridge Inspection Refresher course every two years following original certification.