• Job Description

  Req#: 41095

  BRIDGE TENDER 80% – PIKE COUNTY/FLORENCE BRIDGE – IPR# 47451/REQ# 41095

  Agency : Department of Transportation
  Closing Date/Time: 09/13/2024
  Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,218 Monthly; Full Range $6,218 - $7,771 Monthly
  Job Type: Salaried
  Category: Part Time
  County: Pike
  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 hired.

  ****This is an 80% position; the selected candidate will make 80% of the posted salary range and work 80% of the posted work hours.****

  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
  • Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • (12) 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.
  • Tests to ascertain that all bells, lights, and warning signals are operational when starting shift.
  • Opens the bridge for passage of boats and closes the bridge following passage.
  • Operates electronic and manual controls for electric and gasoline engine drive operating machinery.

  25%
  2. Maintains constant watch by sight and ear for signals from boats and barges.

  15%
  3. Maintains navigation, roadway, and traffic control lighting and other traffic signaling devices
  • Inspects navigation, roadway, and traffic control traffic lighting and other traffic signaling. devices for proper operation before.
  • Reports any deficiencies for repair.

  10%
  4. Monitors supplies and prepares reports.
  • Checks quantities and submits requests for needed supplies together with 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 janitorial duties on the bridge tender house and Local Control Center.
  • Washes walls, floors, windows.
  • Paints and makes minor repairs.

  5%
  6. Maintains records of names, sizes, direction, number, and time 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 all other duties as assigned which are reasonably related to the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of elementary school.
  2. One (1) year general mechanical experience.

  Preferred Qualifications

  1. Prefers working knowledge of the operation of an electrically controlled bridge.
  2. Prefers ability to keep legible records, make reports, and follow printed rules and regulations/instructions.
  3. Prefers knowledge of the rules and regulations governing navigation of inland waterways.

  Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires successful completion of a background investigation.

  Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday-Friday
  Work Location: IL Route 100/106, Florence, Illinois 62363

  Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 4/District 6/Operations
  Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

  Posting Group: Transportation ; Building, Fleet & Institutional Support; Public Safety

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  Seasonal and temporary workers should use a personal e-mail address when applying for jobs.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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