Bridge Maintenance Technician| Flexible Hours | On-Call as Needed at Velociti Services Co – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About This Position
US-FL-Fort Lauderdale
Job ID: 2026-2623
Type: Regular Part-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Bridge Tender
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Overview
Velociti Services is seeking a Bridge Maintenance Technician to support routine maintenance and inspection of movable bridge systems in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 6-8 hours a week. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, inspections, and mechanical upkeep to ensure safe and reliable bridge operations.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on movable bridge components.
- Conduct visual and hands-on inspections of bridge structures and mechanical systems.
- Perform cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and minor mechanical repairs.
- Assist with maintenance of gears, bearings, locks, brakes, and structural elements.
- Respond to emergency maintenance call-outs as required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection documentation.
- Follow all safety procedures, traffic control requirements, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
- Experience in bridge maintenance, roadway maintenance, or mechanical/industrial maintenance preferred.
- Familiarity with movable bridge systems or heavy mechanical equipment a plus.
- Ability to perform physical labor, work outdoors, and climb ladders or structures.
- Availability for flexible scheduling and emergency response.
- Strong safety awareness and reliability.
What We Offer:
- Flexible schedule (approximately 4–6 hours per week), with additional on-call hours.
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Opportunity to work in a specialized infrastructure maintenance role.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Experience:
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them 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 skills)
- 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
Physical Requirements:
Applicants for this role must be able to:
- Meet and comply with the weight limitation safety rating and recommendations for any equipment associated with performing their duties, including the 300 lb. safety rating for ladders (both 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
Benefits:
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.
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