Bridge Operator

At Assignment Level I: Bridge Operators, under direct supervision, assist in the operation, care and maintenance of a movable bridge. They operate traffic light signals and traffic gates; assist other Bridge Operators by signaling to open and close the bridge at the approach and passing of vessels; report any malfunctions and/or obstructions that would hamper bridge operation; patrol bridge and bridge approaches and report to the supervisor unusual incidents or newly found defects in the bridge structure; sweep and clean roadways, foot walks, pits, bridge houses and engine rooms; clean navigation and gate lights/lenses, as necessary; operate snow plows and blowers; remove snow and ice from roadways and foot walks; perform snow removal work in cooperation with Department of Sanitation; spread sand on icy roadways to prevent accidents; operate sump pumps as needed; assist in directing traffic and report auto accidents; may operate bridges in emergencies; drive a motor vehicle to and from various bridges to perform assigned work, and keep records. All Bridge Operators perform related work.
Special Working Conditions:
Bridge Operators will be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Bridge Operators also will be required to work at multiple locations and perform work assignments based on operational needs. Some of the physical activities performed by Bridge Operators and environmental conditions experienced are: working outdoors in all types of weather; lifting material and/or debris weighing up to 80 pounds; climbing and descending stairs or ladders as high as 80 feet in all types of weather; walking or crawling along catwalks on the bridge over water for approximately 25 feet; may be required to manually operate span locks and tail locks in order to remove safety covers over water on catwalk; may have to remove bird droppings on bridge structure using appropriate tools or equipment. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

How To Qualify:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score. As per Section 54(2) of the Civil Service Law, the education requirement needed to qualify must be met by November 25, 2027. The experience requirement needed to qualify must be met by the last day of the Application Period (November 25, 2026).

Education And Experience Requirements:
In order to qualify, you must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and:
1. One year of full-time satisfactory mechanical or electrical experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of one or a combination of the following: industrial equipment, construction equipment, or

movable bridges; or
2. One full year or 150 hours of technical education in the electrical or mechanical field. The trade school, technical school, vocational high school, high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. This is required only if you need credit for your foreign education in this examination. For more information see the Foreign Education Evaluation Guide in the Required Information section. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must final submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee. Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Bridge Operator. You will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of the position of Bridge Operator. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and/or to perform the essential functions of the job. Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed.
Residency Requirement Advisory:
Under New York City Administrative Code Section 12-120, you might need to be a resident of the City of New York within 90 days of the date you are appointed to this position. Since residency requirements vary by title, appointing agency and length of service, consult the appointing agency's personnel office at the time of the appointment interview to find out if City residency is required.
English Requirement:
You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Proof of Identity:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with an agency under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

Your score will be determined by an Education and Experience Exam. You will receive a score of 70 points for meeting the education and experience requirements listed above. After these requirements are met, you will receive additional credit up to a maximum of 100 points on the following basis: Education and experience used to gain additional credit must be obtained by the last day of the Application Period (November 25, 2026). If you have satisfactory full-time mechanical or electrical experience in the operation, maintenance and/or repair of one or a You will receive combination of the following: industrial equipment, construction up to:
equipment or movable bridges for:
At least 1 year but less than 2 years 3 points At least 2 years but less than 3 years 6 points At least 3 years but less than 4 years 9 points At least 4 years but less than 5 years 12 points At least 5 years but less than 6 years 15 points At least 6 years but less than 7 years 18 points At least 7 years but less than 8 years 21 points At least 8 years but less than 9 years 24 points At least 9 years but less than 10 years 27 points 10 or more years 30 points If you have satisfactory full-time attendance in an approved trade You will receive school or technical school with a major concentration in the
up to:
electrical or mechanical field for:
At least 1 year but less than 2 years 3 points At least 2 years but less than 3 years 6 points At least 3 years but less than 4 years 9 points At least 4 years but less than 5 years 12 points

At least 5 years but less than 6 years 15 points At least 6 years but less than 7 years 18 points At least 7 years but less than 8 years 21 points At least 8 years but less than 9 years 24 points At least 9 years but less than 10 years 27 points 10 or more years 30 points On the Education and Experience Exam (EEE) you will be asked questions about the task(s) you performed. The points you receive for each category of experience will be determined by the frequency that you performed those task(s). You will get instructions on the EEE about converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. Education and experience used to meet the minimum requirements cannot be used to gain additional credit. You must Final Submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee.

Under New York City Administrative Code Section 12-120, you might need to be a resident of the City of New York within 90 days of the date you are appointed to this position. Since residency requirements vary by title, appointing agency and length of service, consult the appointing agency's personnel office at the time of the appointment interview to find out if City residency is required.