BRIDGE ATTENDANT

Code: 00902 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, tends gates of a drawbridge and cleans and assists in the maintenance of the bridge and surrounding area; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Closes and opens drawbridge gates.
• Operates control lights to regulate traffic when bridge is in operation.
• Watches for river traffic and signals operator of approaching boats.
• Greases and oils various parts of bridge and gates.
• Cleans sidewalks, catwalks, gutters, shanties, and approaches, removing ice and snow and spreading ashes and salt when necessary.
• Inspects and cleans navigation lights.
• Wets down drawspan and approaches to prevent expansion during hot weather.
• Maintains a record of river traffic.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of problems and procedures involved in tending gates of a drawbridge.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to work effectively under a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to be courteous but firm with the public.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.