Tunnel Operator I

Responsible for providing guard and traffic control duties at the Washburn Tunnel entrances ensuring heavy-load trucks, hazardous materials vehicles, and oversized vehicles to not enter the tunnel. Completes vehicle accident reports and helps maintain/clear incident and stall events in the tunnel. Performs routine facility upkeep such as painting, cleaning, washing, and sweeping. Other duties as assigned.

Available Shifts:

Day Shift: (6am-2:30pm)

Evening Shift: (2pm-10:30pm)

Graveyard Shift: (10pm-6:30am)

All shifts are Thursday-Monday with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. (Must be willing to work all three shifts.)

Job Responsibilities of the Tunner Guard Operator I:

• Performs guard duties and traffic control in a safe and timely manner
  
• Performs all routine, non-technical maintenance as assigned, including painting, cleaning buildings, restrooms, washing, sweeping, watering plants, etc., in a safe and timely manner
  
• Checks all heavy load trucks and trailers for hazardous materials, unsafe loads, height, weight, requirements, etc.,
  
• Assists with vehicle accident reports in and around tunnel area
  
• Observes and enforce all rules and regulations for vehicles traveling through tunnel
  
• Gathers and disposes of trash and litter around tunnel area
  
• Communicates with control room via telephone and two-way radio.
  
• Physical ability to perform job duties including: walking, bending, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods of time and flag traffic
  
• Must regularly lift and/or move at least fifty (50) pounds.
  
• Ability to work in inclement weather and confined areas.
  

Requirements