Floater Bridge Tender

About the role

Bridge Tenders at Velociti Services 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.

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.
• 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.
• Keep logs and records by FDOT procedures in correct, legible English.
• Effectively communicate in English on the VHF marine radio.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Meet and comply with the weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing duties, including the 300 lb. safety rating for ladders (both portable and affixed) and fall arrest equipment.
• Medium work; can lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and 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 (Full-Time, 30+ Hours per Week):

• Company-Provided Benefits:
  • 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.