The City of Duluth is looking to hire a Bridge Operator, what an opportunity for someone with the right qualifications!  If you've been holding out for a dream job in the Northland, this is it!  But hurry, they are only accepting applications for a couple more days!

The opportunity to apply for Bridge Operator is open to all qualified candidates.  It would be 40 hours a week and you'd make between $42,444 and $49,680 Annual Equivalent.  Of course there's a probation period which would be 6 months.

If you don't live in the Northland our community offers many outdoor adventures (hiking, skiing, hunting, boating, biking, and much more) and competitive sports (including nationally ranked collegiate teams), balanced with quality arts found only in this area. This job also comes with exceptional health, dental, and life insurance benefits, as well as retirement plan contributions and deferred compensation plan options.

 Job Summary:

The Bridge Operator ensures safe passage of ships, pedestrians, and motorists by operating and maintaining lift bridges, and related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year of specialized electrical training, plus two (2) years of experience working with large electrically operated machinery; OR three (3) years of experience working with complex mechanized equipment; OR one (1) year of experience working with computer-controlled electrical equipment; OR a combination of education, training, and experience in the areas described within the classification description which is accepted as equivalent.

Obtaining Applications: Application packets and veterans' preference forms are available at the Human Resources Office (411 West First Street Room 313, Duluth, MN 55802, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays except holidays).

Filing Applications: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:30 PM LOCAL TIME ON THE CLOSING DATE OF JANUARY 30, 2015. Job applicants must meet all minimum qualifications by the closing date of the application period. The complete job description is included in the application packet. Applications can be submitted to the Human Resources Office in person, by mail, or as an email attachment to hrinformation@duluthmn.gov. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify that the application is on file on or before the closing date.

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