Bridgetender - Part time - Road and Bridge

County of Volusia•Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Completion of the 8th grade.
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.
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.
Ability to read and comprehend operational instructions, safety instructions, memos, procedures and policies.
Ability to write simple sentences relaying information.

Nice To Haves

Bridge tending experience.

Responsibilities

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.