Bridge Tender

Velociti; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Velociti is seeking a Bridge Tender to operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to facilitate safe marine passage. You will monitor openings, maintain logs, and ensure pedestrian and vehicle traffic safety while coordinating with supervision.

The role requires reading FDOT and U.S. Coast Guard manuals, is on-site, and includes safety-focused responsibilities and documentation duties. A valid driver’s license and a minimum age of 18 are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Able to read and comprehend FDOT and U.S. Coast Guard manuals.
• Must maintain logs in accurate, legible English.
• Valid Driver's License.
• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Operate bridges, tend canals, locks, lighthouses to permit marine passage.
• Ensure safety of maintenance personnel and pedestrians.
• Inform supervisor of incidents, malfunctions, and accidents.
• Write and submit maintenance work requisitions.
• Check bridges are clear before openings and control gates accordingly.
• Raise drawbridges, observe water traffic, then lower gates and bridges.

Skills

Verbal comprehension

Communication skills

Reasoning skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Accountability

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Bridge Tenders at Velociti Services serve to operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock tenders and operators, and slip bridge operators.

Success Criteria:

• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules.
• Provide safe, courteous openings for marine traffic.
• Provide a safe passage for vehicle traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Inform the supervisor immediately of all incidents, malfunctions, and accidents.
• Ensure the safety of maintenance personnel.

Critical Areas of Collaboration and Influence:

• A solid commitment to the guest experience.
• Always remember safety first.
• Build respectful relationships with all teammates and quests.
• The ability to read and comprehend FDOT and U.S. Coast Guard manuals, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• The ability to keep logs and records by FDOT procedures in correct, legible English.
• The ability to effectively communicate in English on the VHF marine radio.
• Maintain and guard stations in bridges to check waterways for boat traffic
• Write and submit maintenance work requisitions
• Check that bridges are clear of vehicles and pedestrians prior to opening.
• Stop automobile and pedestrian traffic on bridges, and lower automobile gates prior to moving bridges
• Raise drawbridges and observe passage of water traffic, then lower drawbridges and raise automobile gates

Ideal Candidate Experience:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• High School diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)
• Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
• Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
• Attention to detail
• Passion for customer service
• A positive attitude
• Accountability and dependability in all that you do
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates
• A strong commitment to company service values
• Maintain neat accurate logs
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace

Physical Requirements:

Applicants for this role must be able to:

• Meet and comply with the weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including the 300 lb. safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment
• Medium work, depending on location, can lift up to 50 pounds
• Stoop / bend / kneel / crouch / balance / climb on an occasional basis
• Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity / tracking / inspection

Benefits:

Velociti Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members:

Company-Provided Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ Hours per Week)

• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team members

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Anticipated Job Post End

10/26/2026