What are the responsibilities and job description for the BRIDGE TENDER position at Norfolk Southern Corp?
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Monitor maritime and railroad traffic to safely operate a moveable bridge to allow the passage of vessels or trains
- Inspecting trailers, tracks, and the intermodal yard.
- Inputting information into computers and preparing reports, research, review, and record trailer inventory
- Walk and inspect railroad bridge
- May require outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays
Candidates should expect to be trained on and work both the Freight (intermodal) Clerk Position, and the Bridge Tender Position. Job preference is determined by union agreement and seniority.
Bridge Tender is responsible for raising and lowering the bridge on demand. The Bridge Tender must communicate with the Network Operations Center or the Coast Guard, or River Traffic when it is necessary to lower and raise the bridge.
Bridge Tender is not responsible for train movement or any track authority. This position is NOT covered und the FRA Hours of Service and will perform other duties.
Wage, benefits, and other duties are governed by the collective bargaining union agreement.
Union Membership Required with mandatory associated membership dues. New hires will typically join the union within 60 calendar days of the first day of service. They will typically become eligible for health benefits the first day of the calendar month that follows employment. Spouse and depends may be eligible for coverage.
Work Environment
- 24/7 Operation
- On-Call: Yes
- Weekend Work: Yes
- Shift Work: Yes
- Saturday/Sunday 1st shift 6am -2pm
- Monday/Tuesday 2nd shift 2pm -10pm
- Wednesday 3rd shift 10pm-6am
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to perform heavy physical labor
- Must have basic computer and typing competencies
