Bridge Tender - Main Street Bridge

Overview

Bridge Tenders at Velociti Services serve to 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Read and comprehend FDOT and U.S. Coast Guard manuals, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Keep logs and records by FDOT procedures in correct, legible English.
• Communicate effectively in English on the VHF marine radio.
• Write and submit maintenance work requisitions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation and work environment.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• 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).
• 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.
• Maintain neat accurate logs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.

• 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 (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.

Velociti Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members.

• 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.
• Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team members.

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Anticipated Job Post End

2/27/2026