Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge Hiring Operators For A Job With A Stunning View
When you think of Duluth, the Aerial Lift Bridge is probably one of the first things that come to mind. It's featured on just about every t-shirt you buy in Canal Park, and rightly so. It's a huge tourist attraction for the area, and actually one of the few places in the world where you can get so close to ships.
Tourists gather every shipping season to watch 1,000-foot lakers come through and hear the horn blasts between the lift bridge house and the ship's bridge.
Now, imagine the chance of working on the aerial lift bridge. Quite the office view, right? The City Of Duluth is accepting applications to join its team and become a "movable bridge operator."
Lift Bridge Operators Needed
Two new postings were put up by the City Of Duluth for lift bridge operators. One posting is for a Bridge Operator, and the other is for a Bridge Operator - Electrical.
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Both jobs come with competitive salaries ranging in the mid 50k-60k with health benefits. The job requires working a rotating shift schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. The bridge runs continuously, so it always needs to be staffed.
Job Duties
Job duties include operating the lift bridge, gates, pedestrian barriers, traffic signals, warning devices, etc. The operators also are required to perform maintenance on both the Lift Bridge and the Minnesota Slip Pedestrian Bridge.
There's also cleaning to be done, painting, and other general work.
Minimum Qualifications
You need to have one year specialized electrical training, plus experience working with electrically operated machinery or complex mechanized equipment. Read more about the job posting online with the City Of Duluth's Career Page.
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