Bridgetender

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

• 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

Working Conditions

• 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

Experience

• 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

Education/Certification/Designation

• Must hold a valid driver’s licence appropriate for the vehicles operated and the applicable jurisdiction

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• 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

Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

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