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SalaryDate: Jan 17, 2024
Location: Collinsville, IL, US, 62234
Job Requisition ID: 35153
Agency : Department of Transportation
Closing Date/Time: 01/31/2024
Salary: $5,258 - $7,010 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Calhoun
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC019
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
*This position is subject to a pre-employment physical examination and drug and alcohol testing and subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
Agency Mission Statement
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Bridge Tender.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Job Responsibilities
30% 1. Operates an electrically operated lift bridge.
- Opens the bridge for passage of boats and closes the bridge following passage.
- Operates automatic and manual controls for electric or combustion engine drive operating machinery in accordance with operating instructions.
25% 2. Maintains a constant watch by sign and ear for boat and barge signals.
15% 3. Maintains navigation, roadway and traffic control lighting and other traffic signaling devices.
- Inspects navigation, roadway and traffic control lighting and other traffic signaling devices for proper operation before each shift.
- Reports any deficiencies for repair.
- Performs minor preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems such as light bulb replacement, fuse replacement, etc.
(Job Responsibilities continued)
10% 4. Monitors supplies and prepares reports.
- Checks supply quantities and submits requests for needed supplies.
- Prepares routine reports of supplies used.
- Obtains information and completes timely written reports for any accident occurring on the bridge or involving the bridge structure or pier protection.
5% 5. Performs housekeeping duties.
- Performs janitorial duties on the Bridge Tender house and approach ways .
- Washes walls, floors, and windows.
- Paints and makes minor repairs.
5% 6. Maintains records of names, sizes, direction, number, and time of passage of vessels, and the time of bridge openings.
5% 7. Observes the operation of machinery and reports needed maintenance for corrective action.
5% 8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of elementary school.
2. Requires one-year general mechanical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Prefers ability to keep legible records, make reports, and follow printed rules, regulations and
instructions.
2. Prefers knowledge of the rules and regulations governing navigation of inland waterways.
3. Prefers working knowledge of the operation of an electrically controlled bridge.
Conditions of Employment:
1. Requires successful completion of a background investigation.
Position Marketing Statement
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Bridge Tender. The successful candidate will operate, maintain and make minor emergency repairs to the machinery of an electrically operated lift bridge over the Illinois waterways.
*If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today! https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Collinsville-BRIDGE-TENDER-100-JOE-PAGE-BRIDGECALHOUN-COUNTY-IPR46991-IL-62234/1120331100/
Work Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Monday-Friday
Work Location: 313 N Park St, Hardin, IL 62047
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 5/District 8/Operations
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Job Family: Transportation; Public Safety
*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above
*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,258.00 - $7,010.00 per month
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
