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Entry Level Bridge Tender Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Commercial Dive Supervisor

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities * Act as a tender/rack operator/boat operator as part of the dive rotation ... National Highway Institute Underwater Bridge Inspection Certificate; * Entry-level commercial ...

Commercial Dive Supervisor

Louisville, KY · On-site

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities * Act as a tender/rack operator/boat operator as part of the dive rotation ... National Highway Institute Underwater Bridge Inspection Certificate; * Entry-level commercial ...

Commercial Dive Supervisor

Okemos, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities * Act as a tender/rack operator/boat operator as part of the dive rotation ... National Highway Institute Underwater Bridge Inspection Certificate; * Entry-level commercial ...

Commercial Dive Supervisor

Mequon, WI · On-site

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities * Act as a tender/rack operator/boat operator as part of the dive rotation ... National Highway Institute Underwater Bridge Inspection Certificate; * Entry-level commercial ...

Diver(Full-Time)

Murray, KY · On-site

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... and repair, bridge inspection, and/or FERC inspection preferred. * A valid driver's license is ... ADCI entry-level tender diver certification card and/or ACDE certification card * Successful ...

Engineer Diver

Novi, MI

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ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience) Preferred ... FHWA-NHI-130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection * ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC ...

Engineer Diver

Novi, MI · On-site

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ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience) Preferred ... FHWA-NHI-130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection * ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC ...

Engineer Diver

Novi, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ADCI Entry Level Diver/Tender (Or ability to obtain with Military Experience) Preferred ... FHWA-NHI-130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection * ADCI Air Diver or ADCI Air Diving Supervisor * TWIC ...

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How much do entry level bridge tender jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level bridge tender in the United States is $24.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Bridge Tender vs Entry Level Dock Worker?

AspectEntry Level Bridge TenderEntry Level Dock Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety trainingHigh school diploma, safety training
Work EnvironmentOperate bridge controls, monitor waterwaysLoad/unload ships, handle cargo
Industry UsageMaritime, transportation, infrastructureShipping, logistics, port operations

Both roles require safety training and are found in maritime and transportation industries. The main difference is that a Bridge Tender operates and controls bridge mechanisms, while a Dock Worker handles cargo and assists with ship loading and unloading. Entry Level Bridge Tenders focus on waterway management, whereas Dock Workers are more involved in physical cargo handling.

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Job description

Job Summary


This is a Casual Commercial Diving Position. The Diver must be able to work in compliance with various marine and land-based projects. They must adhere to and maintain strict compliance with corporate/office policies and procedures, established health and safety protocols, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.


Job Responsibilities


  • Execution of field work encompassed in dive projects while under direct or indirect supervision.
  • Correct completion of all job-specific, employee-related Mainstream Diving paperwork.
  • Understand and work within the project’s detailed scope of work to maintain strict compliance with contract documents, project schedules, and corporate policies and procedures.
  • Work safely during all phases of performing the required field duties.
  • Ability to perform work inside areas of varying dimensions, involving squatting and crawling for possible extended periods.
  • Ability to follow directions; read/speak and understand English; read and understand dive plans.
  • Set up a standard dive station.
  • Fully “op checks” a standard dive station.
  • Identifies and maintains each component included in the standard “Life Support Equipment” job box.
  • Memorizes all emergency line pull signals.
  • Assist the diver in dressing and undressing correctly.
  • Tends a diver and his tools.
  • Ties bowlines, hitches, and cleating lines.
  • Performs routine maintenance of underwater life support equipment.
  • Identifies frequently used underwater tools.
  • Demonstrates underwater ability during simple dive tasks.
  • The ability to safely drive and perform safety checks on all vehicles for which one is licensed.
  • Project work may require out-of-town travel for two weeks or more.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with company and client safety standards.
  • Due to the diversity of both scheduled and unscheduled projects, physical demands and environmental conditions vary significantly from project to project.
  • Work outside year-round in all types of weather.
  • May be exposed to varying levels of physical activity and physical extremes, such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of the hands, and heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds or more.
  • May work in extreme environments, including heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noise, dangerous equipment, and long hours.


Qualifications


  • Requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent reading, writing, and reasoning skills).
  • Experience in hydroelectric facility inspection and repair, nuclear inspection and repair, potable, contaminated, tug/ship inspection and repair, bridge inspection, and/or FERC inspection preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • TWIC (required upon employment)
  • A fit-to-dive physical is required.
  • Requires visual acuity and/to distinguish colors
  • Valid First Aid, CPR & AED, and a DAN O2 Certifications
  • ADCI entry-level tender diver certification card and/or ACDE certification card
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment background and substance screening process, including, but not limited to, employment verifications, criminal search, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) search, as well as continued verifications throughout employment to ensure that all records meet company policy standards.