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A Bridge Tender monitors maritime and railroad communication channels from vessels and railroad units indicating a desire to pass.
- Operate controls and move levers that activate traffic signals and/or activates interlocking railroad signals to warn oncoming railroad trains
- Start motor of swing bridge and operate controls to turn bridge, giving either vessels or railroad trains passage
- Communicate and/or signal vessels to pass through opening. Inspects swing bridge and auxiliary equipment
- Clean, oil, and grease machinery. Write and submit maintenance work requisitions
- Prepare reports of accidents occurring on or to bridge
- Record names of vessels passing and number of trains crossing bridge
- Relay messages to vessels in waterway
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Other duties as assigned by manager
- Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
- Experience reading and understanding instructions (examples may include: operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents)
- Willingness to practice safe work habits
- Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
- 18 years of age or older
- Willingness to work outside regardless of weather conditions
- Experience working various shifts, overtime, holidays, and weekends
- Able to provide your own transportation
- Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work
- Must be willing and able to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives and cranes
- Agree to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires
- To the extent required by federal law and/or collective bargaining agreement, membership to the respective labor union is required. The union agreement dictates the pay rate and cannot be individually negotiated. Monthly dues are the responsibility of the employee.
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Union Pacific supports diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.