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Bridge Operator

Nassau County Bridge Authority (MUST BE A NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENT)
Lawrence, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2026

Bridge Operators, under direct supervision, assist in the operation, care and maintenance of a movable bridge. They operate traffic light signals and traffic gates; assist other Bridge Operators by signaling to open and close the bridge at the approach and the passing of vessels; report any malfunctions and/or obstructions that would hamper bridge operation; patrol bridge and bridge approaches and report to the supervisor unusual incidents or newly found defects in the bridge structure; sweep and clean roadways, footwalks, pits, bridge houses and engine rooms; clean navigation and gate lights/lenses, as necessary; operate snow plows and blowers; remove snow and ice from roadways and footwalks; perform snow removal work in cooperation with the Maintenance Department; spread sand on icy roadways to prevent accidents; operate pumps as needed; assist in directing traffic and report auto accidents; may operate bridges in emergencies; drive a motor vehicle to and from the bridge to perform assigned work, and keep records. All Bridge Operators perform related work.

Special Working Conditions: Bridge Operators will be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Bridge Operators also will be required to perform work assignments based on operational needs. Some of the physical activities performed by Bridge Operators and environmental conditions experienced are: working outdoors in all types of weather; lifting material and/or debris weighing up to 80 pounds; climbing and descending stairs or ladders as high as 80 feet in all types of weather; walking or crawling along catwalks on the bridge over water for approximately 25 feet; may be required to manually operate span locks and tail locks in order to remove safety covers over water on catwalk. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.) MUST BE A NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENT

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • mechanical, electrical: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,500

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