Electric Bridge Operator

City of Cleveland•7001 - Div - Public Works Admin, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This application is for a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. The Electric Bridge Operator, under supervision, operates and maintains the mechanism of an electrically controlled swing or draw bridge. This role involves maintaining logs, testing equipment, ensuring security, reporting malfunctions, monitoring boat traffic, managing highway traffic during bridge operations, and performing general maintenance and cleaning of the bridge and operator house.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must be familiar with the operation and/or maintenance, or repair of heavy mechanical equipment.
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs to a height of 100 feet above water.
Must be able to work various shifts and days.
Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.
Must own or have access to a properly insured vehicle.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds.
Must possess basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains the mechanism of an electrically controlled swing or draw bridge.
Maintains a log recording bridge openings, vessel movements, accidents, equipment malfunctions, and unusual occurrences.
Tests to ascertain that all bells, lights, and warning signals are operational when starting shift.
Checks all locks on stairways at the beginning of shift to ensure they are locked and to prevent any person's entry to unauthorized areas as well as the operator's cabin.
Reports any security issues.
Notifies bridge mechanic of any equipment malfunctions.
Maintains constant audio and video watch for signals from boats or barges.
Ensures that all highway traffic over bridge has been stopped before opening bridge.
Opens bridge for passage of boats and closes bridge following passage.
Records vessel names, direction, and time of passing in logbook.
Completes bridge accident report forms.
Operates a computer.
Cleans and maintains operator house and facilities.
Keeps bridge sidewalks swept clean/washed down.
Removes snow and ice from bridge proper and bridge sidewalks using hand and/or powered equipment when necessary.
Removes litter from general area.
Keeps bridge roadway clear of road hazards.
Assists bridge maintenance personnel in performing more complex maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
In emergency situations, may be required to act as Flag Person.
Makes calls for police.
Records license numbers of vehicles involved in accidents.
Drives personal vehicle to other bridges to operate as necessary.
Performs related duties as required.