Bridge Operator-Part-Time in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionBridge Operator-Part-Time
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS BRIDGES
Requisition Number: 2026339
Number of hours worked per week: As needed not to exceed 25 hours/week
Work Schedule: As needed to substitute for full time Bridge Operators operating moveable bridges on a 24/7 schedule. Employee expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 07/13/2026
Job Close Date: 07/27/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS BRIDGES
Requisition Number: 2026339
Number of hours worked per week: As needed not to exceed 25 hours/week
Work Schedule: As needed to substitute for full time Bridge Operators operating moveable bridges on a 24/7 schedule. Employee expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
$16.93-$22.43; depending on qualifications and experience.
Job Description:
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!
Required Qualifications:
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 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.
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 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.
Job Open Date: 07/13/2026
Job Close Date: 07/27/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is substitute part-time.
Medical Marijuana Information:
Medical Marijuana Information:
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.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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