Job Description

Monitors bridge and Railway right of way to ensure the safe operation of the moveable bridge in conjunction with the Train Dispatcher

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Communicates with the marine industry and boating public by way of usual and customary communication methods utilized by the industry.

Communicates with FEC System Operations/Dispatchers/FDC

Inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred

Watches for and reports irregularities, such as fire hazards, mechanical and bridge failures, and security doors left un-locked.

Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department and company authorities as well as train dispatcher by telephone and/or ra-dio in case of fire or pres¬ence of unauthorized persons.

Records data such as train movements, bridge openings and closures, prop¬erty damage, and / or unusual occurrences as required by the United States Coast Guard Regulation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak to marine traffic via marine radio, when required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out instructions fur¬nished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with prob¬lems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.