Hannibal, MO - Bridge Tender 2025

Hannibal, MO - Bridge Tender 2025

Date : Jun 27, 2025

Location : Hannibal, MO, US, 63401

Company : Norfolk Southern Corp.

Job Description

Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Monitor maritime and railroad traffic to safely operate a moveable bridge to allow the passage of vessels or trains.

Inspecting trailers, tracks, and the intermodal yard.

Inputting information into computers and preparing reports, research, review, and record trailer inventory.

Walk and inspect railroad bridge.

May require outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should expect to be trained on and work both the Freight (intermodal) Clerk Position, and the Bridge Tender Position. Job preference is determined by union agreement and seniority.

Bridge Tender is responsible for raising and lowering the bridge on demand. The Bridge Tender must communicate with the Network Operations Center or the Coast Guard, or River Traffic when it is necessary to lower and raise the bridge.

Bridge Tender is not responsible for train movement or any track authority. This position is NOT covered under the FRA Hours of Service and will perform other duties.

Wage, benefits, and other duties are governed by the collective bargaining union agreement. Union Membership Required with mandatory associated membership dues. New hires will typically join the union within 60 calendar days of the first day of service. They will typically become eligible for health benefits the first day of the calendar month that follows employment. Spouse and dependents may be eligible for coverage.

Work Conditions

Work Environment

• 24 / 7 Operation
• On-Call : Yes
• Weekend Work : Yes
• Shift Work : Yes

Must be able to work various shifts. Ex.

Minimum Qualifications

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE : NSC) has safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

Nearest Major Market : Hannibal