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City of Chesapeake
Bridge Operator
Chesapeake, VA
Jul 8, 2025
Full Job Description
Are you someone who enjoys working independently, staying alert, and being part of something vital to your community? The Bridges Division of Public Works is seeking a motivated and dependable Bridge Operator to help keep Chesapeake's waterways and roadways moving safely and smoothly.

In this critical role, you will:
  • Monitor both waterway and roadway traffic for safe and efficient passage
  • Respond to signals from marine traffic and coordinate bridge openings
  • Operate bridge equipment following a defined control sequence
  • Maintain clear, accurate operational records and paperwork
  • Perform light cleaning and routine maintenance on bridge equipment and facilities
  • Manually operate bridge gate arms in the event of equipment failure

Minimum Requirements:
  • Ability to walk up to 900 feet on an inclined walkway
  • Ability to climb vertically up to 60 feet via stair tower
  • Capacity to follow a set operating sequence with precision
  • Physical ability to manually crank traffic gate arms when necessary
  • High level of attention to detail, reliability, and situational awareness

This is a unique opportunity to serve the City of Chesapeake in a visible and impactful role. If you're looking for a steady, meaningful position and are ready to be part of a team that keeps our city connected-we encourage you to apply!
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.PDN-9f56942c-df4c-4529-b3e8-8a4aea68308e
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