Overnight Floater Bridge Tender

Bridge Tender PositionBridge Tenders at Velociti Services serve to operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock tenders and operators, and slip bridge operators.Success Criteria:Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules.Provide safe, courteous openings for marine traffic.Provide a safe passage for vehicle traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians.Follow all safety protocols.Inform the supervisor immediately of all incidents, malfunctions, and accidents.Ensure the safety of maintenance personnel.Critical Areas of Collaboration and Influence:A solid commitment to the guest experience.Always remember safety first.Build respectful relationships with all teammates and guests.The ability to read and comprehend FDOT and U.S. Coast Guard manuals, rules, regulations, and procedures.The ability to keep logs and records by FDOT procedures in correct, legible English.The ability to effectively communicate in English on the VHF marine radio.Maintain and guard stations in bridges to check waterways for boat trafficWrite and submit maintenance work requisitionsCheck that bridges are clear of vehicles and pedestrians prior to opening.Stop automobile and pedestrian traffic on bridges, and lower automobile gates prior to moving bridgesRaise drawbridges and observe passage of water traffic, then lower drawbridges and raise automobile gatesIdeal Candidate Experience:Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateAbility to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityHigh School diploma/GED18 years of age or olderValid Driver's LicenseVerbal comprehension (Understand oral and written communications)Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)Attention to detailPassion for customer serviceA positive attitudeAccountability and dependability in all that you doAbility to communicate effectively with teammatesA strong commitment to company service valuesMaintain neat accurate logsMaintain a clean and orderly workspacePhysical 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 equipmentMedium work, depending on location, can lift up to 50 poundsStoop / bend / kneel / crouch / balance / climb on an occasional basisDemonstrate auditory and visual acuity / tracking / inspectionBenefits: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 InsuranceVoluntary Benefits:Medical and Dental InsuranceAdditional Life and AD&D InsuranceSupplemental Short-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness InsuranceRetirement:401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team membersVelociti 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.