Working Title of Vacant Position Bridge Operator-Part-Time Job Type:

Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type:

Public Number of Vacancies:

1

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Division:

PUB WORKS BRIDGES

Requisition Number:

2026454 Number of hours worked per week: As needed not to exceed 25 hours/week

Work Schedule:

As needed to substitute for full time Bridge Operators operating moveable bridges on a 24/7 schedule. Employee expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Continuously

•2/3 or more of the time.

Work Site Location:

Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement:

N

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Never Pay Basis:

Weekly Advertised Salary:

$ 16.93

•$ 24/Hourly Depending on qualifications and experience. The City of Chesapeake's Public Works

•Bridges Division is seeking a motivated and reliable Substitute Bridge Operator to support water traffic operations on an as-needed basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently while playing a vital role in keeping Chesapeake moving.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate drawbridges to accommodate marine and roadway traffic. Monitor waterway and roadway traffic flow. Respond to signals and operate bridge control equipment. Complete operational logs and paperwork accurately. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Manually crank traffic gate arms during mechanical malfunctions.

Minimum Requirements:

Ability to walk up to 900 feet on an inclined walkway. Ability to climb up to 60 feet vertically via stair tower. Ability to follow a set sequence when operating control panels. Physical ability to manually operate equipment in emergency situations. Join a team that keeps our city's vital infrastructure functioning safely and smoothly!

Required Qualifications:

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Job Open Date:

09/25/2026

Job Close Date:

10/12/2026 Special Instructions to

Applicants:

This position is substitute part-time.

Medical Marijuana Information:

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.