Bridge Attendant - Montreal, Canada - CN

Description

The Bridgetender is utilized to ensure continuous daily operations of the Victoria Bridge. The role is responsible for controlling traffic lane changes, traffics gates, coordinating lane changes with Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) and Seaway, and ensuring traffic safety by patrolling the bridge hourly and being the first responder in case of a traffic accident. Please note, this position is to replace other Bridgetenders who might be on vacations during the year.

Major Responsibilities

·Monitor and direct traffic and provide assistance to users

·Make required changes to traffic lanes for rush hour by placing and removing traffic cones, beacons, and gates

·Ensure all vehicles protection (CN and others)

·Initiate emergency procedures in case of accident (, police, ambulance, and towing) and participate in road cleaning operations in case of accident

·Operate all equipment, such as a loader and small power tools for daily tasks

·Clear snow from the approaches to the Victoria Bridge and parking lots

·Perform lawn maintenance along the approaches to the Victoria Bridge, buildings, and parking lots

·Perform maintenance on buildings (inside and outside), such as replacing light bulbs, cleaning gatehouse windows and floors

·Perform maintenance of all equipment and tools, mobile signaling equipment (, replace batteries, lights)

·Perform maintenance and clean vehicles, such as replacing batteries, wipers or tires

·Complete vehicle documents

·Act as the relief team when required

·Support and oversee different work carried out by the CN Victoria Bridge Attendants and contractors

Working Conditions

·The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions

·The role is stationary and is limited to Victoria Bridge operations only

·The incumbent has a variable schedule

Requirements

·Must have a Driving License Class 5 issued by the SAAQ

·Must be fluent in French and English

·Must have the skills, knowledge, and physical capacity to operate all the equipment and tools, including a salter truck with a front plow, loader tractor and snow blower

·Must be able to operate a tractor, a lawn mower, brush cutter and trimmer

·Must be able to initiate the emergency procedure established following a situation where external needs are necessary (, ambulance, police, firefighters, coast guard)

·Must have knowledge of activities on the Victoria Bridge, including Seaway operations

Training

The incumbent is required to attend formal classroom training for CPR and first aid.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.