Bridge Tender

Department : PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Organizational Unit : Roadway and Bridge (50000074)

Position Type : Permanent Full Time / Part Time : Part Time

Open Until Filled.

$14.66 to $16.13 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Beachside / Indian Harbour Beach / Mather s Bridge.

Part-time / up to 24 hours per week.This is a floater position and the work schedule is variable, covering a variety of shifts on an as-needed basis, and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Performs unskilled service work in the operation and minor maintenance of County drawbridges.

REQUIREMENTS : No formal education or experience is required. Experience in the operation of bridges is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to successfullypass, within thirty (30) days of employment, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) bridge operation test.

Must successfully pass, within twelve (12) months of employment, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) bridge operation test.

Applicants must have some knowledge of the operation of two-way radios; the ability to learn, understand, and apply Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) standards governing the operation of swing bridges;

and the ability to maintain daily logs, records, and reports. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• The employee must be able to :
• LIFT : 30 lbs.
• CARRY : 30 lbs.
• PUSH : 30 lbs.
• PULL : 30 lbs.
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to :
• STAND : 3 - 5 hours
• WALK : 3 - 5 hours
• SIT : 3 - 5 hours
• DRIVE : None
• The employee must repetitively perform :
• Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
• The employee must be able to :
• Balance; Bend; Climb; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
• The employee must have :
• Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
• Other necessary physical activities / traits
• N / A

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee :
• At heights above / below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions;
• In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions;
• On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With feet, legs or hands in water; With odors;

With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside

• Other working conditions :
• N / A
11 hours ago

Salary : $15 - $16