Bridgetender - Part time - Road and Bridge

County-of-Volusi; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Volusia seeks a part-time Bridgetender for the Road & Bridge Division to operate and maintain a draw bridge, ensuring safe passage for water traffic. The role requires adherence to US Coast Guard regulations and Florida statutes, with duties including logging, daily reports, and VHF radio communications.

The candidate must be able to swim, climb bridge stairs, and handle ladders. Shifts run from midnight to 8:00 am with rotating days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 8th grade.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a lookout for boats and operates bridge in response to signals.
• Inspects mechanical and electrical devices on the bridge to ensure proper working order.
• Summons assistance for mechanical repairs when needed.
• Turns bridge lights on/off at proper times and replaces burned out bulbs.
• Maintains records of bridge openings and activities.
• May be assigned to other county locations based on operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Job description

The County of Volusia is seeking a part-time Bridgetender for the Road & Bridge Division. This position will be responsible for operating and maintaining a draw bridge to ensure the safe passage of water traffic. The candidate must be able to operate a drawbridge properly and safely in accordance to the regulations of the United States Coast Guard and with the State of Florida statutes. Candidate must be able to complete bridge logs, maintain daily reports and communicate with a Very High Frequency (VHF) Marine radio. The candidate must be able to swim, climb bridge stairs and a ladder.

NOTE: This position requires the ability to work from midnight to 8:00 am with rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Maintains a lookout for boats and operates bridge in response to signals, in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Inspects mechanical and electrical devices on the bridge to see that they are in working order.
• Summons assistance in case mechanical repairs are necessary.
• Turns bridge lights on and off at proper times and sees that burned out lights and fuses are replaced.
• Performs custodial work about the bridge such as sweeping walks.
• Maintains records of bridge openings and activities.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Completion of the 8th grade. The preferred candidate will have bridge tending experience.

*Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

• Ability to think quickly and clearly in an emergency.
• Ability to keep simple records and make reports of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Physical Demands: Ability to lift, pull and push up to 15 lbs. Ability to see, hear, pull, push, grasp, handle, climb. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) to operate motorized vehicles.

Environmental Demands: Inside work. Exposure to fumes, odors.

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend operational instructions, safety instructions, memos, procedures and policies. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.