Bridgetender
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in traffic control, road operations, or a safety-sensitive outdoor environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Summary
The incumbent ensures the continuous daily operation of the assigned bridge. The role is responsible for controlling traffic lane changes and traffic gates, coordinating lane changes with the applicable transportation and waterway authorities, and supporting traffic safety by patrolling the bridge hourly and acting as the first responder in the event of a traffic accident. This role also provides coverage for other incumbents who may be on vacation during the year.
Main Responsibilities
Additional Information (If Any)
The incumbent is required to attend formal classroom training for CPR and first aid.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.
The incumbent ensures the continuous daily operation of the assigned bridge. The role is responsible for controlling traffic lane changes and traffic gates, coordinating lane changes with the applicable transportation and waterway authorities, and supporting traffic safety by patrolling the bridge hourly and acting as the first responder in the event of a traffic accident. This role also provides coverage for other incumbents who may be on vacation during the year.
Main Responsibilities
- Monitor and direct traffic and provide assistance to users
- Make required changes to traffic lanes for rush hour by placing and removing traffic cones, beacons, and gates
- Ensure all vehicles protection (CN and others)
- Initiate emergency procedures in case of accident (e.g., police, ambulance, and towing) and participate in road cleaning operations in case of accident
- Operate all equipment, such as a loader and small power tools for daily tasks
- Clear snow from the approaches to the assigned bridge and parking lots
- Perform lawn maintenance along the approaches to the assigned bridge, buildings, and parking lots
- Perform maintenance on buildings (inside and outside), such as replacing light bulbs, cleaning gatehouse windows and floors
- Perform maintenance of all equipment and tools, mobile signalling equipment (e.g., replace batteries, lights)
- Perform maintenance and clean vehicles, such as replacing batteries, wipers or tires
- Complete vehicle documents
- Act as the relief team when required
- Support and oversee different work carried out by the CN bridge attendants and contractors
- The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
- The incumbent has a variable schedule
- Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed
- Minimum 1 year of experience in traffic control, road operations, or a safety-sensitive outdoor environment
- Experience operating and performing routine maintenance on mobile equipment, vehicles, and power tools
- Experience responding to emergencies and assisting the public in an operational environment
- Must hold a valid driver’s licence appropriate for the vehicles operated and the applicable jurisdiction
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Must meet the language requirements applicable to the work location
- Must have the skills, knowledge, and physical capacity to operate all the equipment and tools, including a salter truck with a front plow, loader tractor and snowblower
- Must be able to operate a tractor, a lawn mower, brush cutter and trimmer
- Must be able to initiate the emergency procedure established following a situation where external needs are necessary (e.g., ambulance, police, firefighters, coast guard)
- Must have knowledge of activities at the assigned bridge, including applicable waterway operations
Additional Information (If Any)
The incumbent is required to attend formal classroom training for CPR and first aid.This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain the assigned bridge, direct traffic, coordinate lane changes, and patrol for safety issues. Respond to accidents and emergencies, maintain surrounding grounds, buildings, vehicles, and equipment, and provide relief coverage while supporting bridge attendants and contractors.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of experience in traffic control, road operations, or a safety-sensitive outdoor environment, along with experience operating and maintaining mobile equipment, vehicles, and power tools. Applicants must hold an appropriate valid driver’s licence and be capable of operating specified equipment; CPR and first aid classroom training is required.
Skills
- Traffic Control
- Road Operations
- Traffic Safety
- Emergency Response
- Public Assistance
- Bridge Operations
- Mobile Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
- Snow Removal
- Lawn Maintenance
- First Aid
- CPR
- Waterway Operations
- Contractor Oversight
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Categories
- Transportation
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Traffic Control
- Road Operations
- Bridge Operations
- Traffic Lanes
- Traffic Gates
- Traffic Cones
- Beacons
- Emergency Procedures
- Accident Response
- Road Cleaning
- Loader
- Salter Truck
- Front Plow
- Loader Tractor
- Snowblower
- Tractor
- Lawn Mower
- Brush Cutter
- Trimmer
- Mobile Signalling Equipment
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Snow Removal
- Lawn Maintenance
- CPR
- First Aid
- Waterway Operations
- Driver’s Licence
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Audiometric Testing
- Contractor Oversight