Bridge Tender

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**:
The Bridge Tender is in charge of and responsible for the safe operation of the bridge to which he/she is assigned.

**POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- The Bridge Tender shall record in a log book each movement of the span and the date, time, and name of the vessel and direction of passage
- Perform bridge maintenance to movable bridge operating components and other basic maintenance
- Safety sensitive environment - working around heavy moving equipment
- An emphasis on safety is critical for all employees; they must remain focused at all times and be willing to work in a team environment
- Personal protective equipment provided including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hi-visibility vests, & other as required for job function
- Outdoor work environment - working on railway bridges with exposure to all weather conditions such as rain, direct sunlight and snow
- Must be comfortable working on a structure at heights with proper fall protection equipment
- Relief position will work Saturday shift and fill in for vacation and personal days
- Work is seasonal and employees are called in seniority order as and when required
- Employees may be trained on and required to work more than one bridge

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must be willing to work at heights (bridges, ladders, roofs)
- Outdoor work experience is required
- Experience in a safety sensitive environment preferred
- Able to work all shifts
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to converse proficiently in English language skills using radio and telephone operations
- Must be proficient in the use of common hand and power tools

**WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER**:

- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program

**Medical Requirements**:
**Background Investigation**:

- Criminal history check
- Education verification
- Driver’s License Verification

**With Job Requisition Fields**
- Req ID: 101860
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Montreal, Quebec
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 4
- Compensation Rate:

- Job Available to: Internal & External