The City of Chesapeake's Public Works - Bridges Division is seeking a motivated and reliable Substitute Bridge Operator to support water traffic operations on an as-needed basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while playing a vital role in keeping Chesapeake moving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate drawbridges to accommodate marine and roadway traffic.
• Monitor waterway and roadway traffic flow.
• Respond to signals and operate bridge control equipment.
• Complete operational logs and paperwork accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Manually crank traffic gate arms during mechanical malfunctions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to walk up to 900 feet on an inclined walkway.
• Ability to climb up to 60 feet vertically via stair tower.
• Ability to follow a set sequence when operating control panels.
• Physical ability to manually operate equipment in emergency situations.

Join a team that keeps our city's vital infrastructure functioning safely and smoothly!PDN-9ecdc93e-af46-42a6-b88b-df5444bad459