Bridges Attendant (Victoria Bridge)

CN360; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to safety and teamwork! As a Bridgetender, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Victoria Bridge, managing traffic, and responding to emergencies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors in various weather conditions while operating state-of-the-art equipment. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions to the community and the economy. If you're looking to build a meaningful career with opportunities for growth and development, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
• Must have the physical capacity to operate various equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct traffic, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Initiate emergency procedures during accidents or incidents.
• Perform maintenance on the Victoria Bridge and surrounding areas.

Skills

Traffic Management

Emergency Response

Bilingual (French and English)

Equipment Operation

Education

Driving License Class 5

Tools

Loader

Salter Truck

Lawn Mower

Brush Cutter

Trimmer

Job description

CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are interested in continually learning and building a career in a safety-focused, team environment. Working on state-of-the-art equipment and train cars that carry freight from coast-to-coast-to-coast, you’ll feel proud knowing you’re a part of what makes the economy work. And with paid training, you’ll be able to evolve your skills. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary
The Bridgetender is utilized to ensure continuous daily operations of the Victoria Bridge. The role is responsible for controlling traffic lane changes, traffics gates, coordinating lane changes with Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) and Seaway, and ensuring traffic safety by patrolling the bridge hourly and being the first responder in case of a traffic accident. Please note, this position is to replace other Bridgetenders who might be on vacations during the year.

Major Responsibilities
·Monitor and direct traffic and provide assistance to users
·Make required changes to traffic lanes for rush hour by placing and removing traffic cones, beacons, and gates
·Ensure all vehicles protection (CN and others)
·Initiate emergency procedures in case of accident (e.g., police, ambulance, and towing) and participate in road cleaning operations in case of accident
·Operate all equipment, such as a loader and small power tools for daily tasks
·Clear snow from the approaches to the Victoria Bridge and parking lots
·Perform lawn maintenance along the approaches to the Victoria Bridge, buildings, and parking lots
·Perform maintenance on buildings (inside and outside), such as replacing light bulbs, cleaning gatehouse windows and floors
·Perform maintenance of all equipment and tools, mobile signaling equipment (e.g., replace batteries, lights)
·Perform maintenance and clean vehicles, such as replacing batteries, wipers or tires
·Complete vehicle documents
·Act as the relief team when required
·Support and oversee different work carried out by the CN Victoria Bridge Attendants and contractors

Working Conditions
· Available to work the night shift ( Tuesday to Saturday from 22:00pm to 6.00am).
·The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
·The role is stationary and is limited to Victoria Bridge operations only
·The incumbent has a variable schedule

Requirements
·Must have a Driving License Class 5 issued by the SAAQ
·Must be fluent in French and English
· Must have the skills, knowledge, and physical capacity to operate all the equipment and tools, including a salter truck with a front plow, loader tractor and snow blower
· Must be able to operate a tractor, a lawn mower, brush cutter and trimmer
· Must be able to initiate the emergency procedure established following a situation where external needs are necessary (e.g., ambulance, police, firefighters, coast guard)
·Must have knowledge of activities on the Victoria Bridge, including Seaway operations

Training
The incumbent is required to attend formal classroom training for CPR and first aid.
This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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