BRIDGE AND LOCK OPERATOR 1-2

About the role

This position operates power-driven drawbridges, ensuring safe operations for vehicle and boat traffic according to Coast Guard regulations and DOTD policies. The position trains lower-level Bridge and Lock Operators and performs various maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates power-driven drawbridges, ensuring safe operations consistent with Coast Guard regulations and DOTD policies.
• Trains lower-level Bridge and Lock Operators in the operation of the bridge(s) and in all other related duties.
• Prepares bridge logs and documents bridge openings and closings in response to marine vessel signals.
• Uses the marine radio to communicate with vessel operators.
• Conducts visual inspections of the bridge(s) to ensure safe operation.
• Reports mechanical or electrical problems to appropriate personnel and/or takes necessary corrective action.
• Lubricates operating machinery.
• Checks fluid and performs routine maintenance on emergency generators to ensure proper operation.
• Cleans the interior of the bridge house; maintains grounds area surrounding the bridge; cleans the roadway approaches and bridge deck of debris.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including emergency/disaster support activities.

Requirements

No experience or training is required. The official job specifications can be found here.

Qualifications

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screening.

Skills

Must have strong communication skills, ability to operate heavy machinery, and knowledge of Coast Guard regulations and DOTD policies.

Benefits

Includes competitive pay, insurance coverage, parental leave, holidays, and retirement benefits.

Pay

• Bridge and Lock Operator 1: $16.06 hourly
• Bridge and Lock Operator 2: $17.18 hourly

Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Jada Flores
LA DOTD
5056 West Main St
Houma LA 70360
(985) 858-2400

Additional Information

Please list the names and relationships with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Indicate "N/A" if there are no immediate family members.
Are you willing to work rotating shifts with rotating weekends, and holidays?
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)?
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?