Job Description

Description :
Company: Cape Breton & Nova Scotia Railway Inc.
Status: Seasonal
Location: Aulds Cove, NS
Salary: Salary is based on experience and G&W's wage scale.
The Bridge Tender is responsible for operating and maintain railway bridge on the Canso Causeway Swing Bridge. Bridge Tenders are accountable for safe work and operating practices. Reports to the track supervisor.
Responsibilities:
The Bridge Tender performs the entity of the following duties:

• Operate the railway bridge.
• Operate the gates and lights to stop vehicle traffic.
• Perform minor inspection, small repairs of the structure, tightening bolts, oiling, greasing.
• Climb the ladder to access the overhead bridge.
• Communicate by radio and telephone to authorized train movement over the bridge.
• Deal with motorized traffic from highway.
• Cleaning debris, ice and snow from bridge wedges.
• Record boat activity.
• Perform all other related tasks.

General Requirements:

• Have a High School Diploma.
• Have a driving license.
• Experience as a Bridge Tender is an asset.
• Have verbal and written skills.
• Able to work alone and work safely.
• Show great autonomy and be resourceful.
• Thorough knowledge of the CROR Rules.
• Ready to work outside in different weather conditions.
• Able to adapt to changes; working hours, service calls, overtime.

Other working conditions: Vacation, benefits and paid holidays are based on the company's policies.
If considered for the position, a full background check will be required (physical, drug, criminal and references).
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.