Bridge Tender

Schedule

• Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Monday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Pay

Total weekly hours: 24
Pay rate: $14.00 per hour
Effective October: $15.00 per hour

About the role

The Bridge Tender is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the bridge while providing excellent service to the public. This position requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Flexible availability
• Willingness to cross-train at one or more nearby bridge locations
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Able to work independently and safely in various weather conditions

Qualifications

• Flexible availability
• Willingness to cross-train at one or more nearby bridge locations
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Able to work independently and safely in various weather conditions

Skills

• Flexibility
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Safe working practices

Benefits

• 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
• Retail 401(k) Retirement Plan

Pay and Schedule

Total weekly hours: 24
Pay rate: $14.00 per hour
Effective October: $15.00 per hour

Benefits

• 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
• Retail 401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 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
• Able to communicate effectively with teammates
• A strong commitment to company service values
• Maintain neat accurate logs
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace

Physical Requirements

• 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

Anticipated Job Post End

8/31/2026