Bridge Operator at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

$34, 360 – $56,694; Depending on Qualifications and Experience.

Are you someone who enjoys working independently, staying alert, and being part of something vital to your community? The Bridges Division of Public Works is seeking a motivated and dependable Bridge Operator to help keep Chesapeake’s waterways and roadways moving safely and smoothly.

In this critical role, you will:

This is a unique opportunity to serve the City of Chesapeake in a visible and impactful role. If you’re looking for a steady, meaningful position and are ready to be part of a team that keeps our city connected—we encourage you to apply!

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: None required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.