{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2a8247a22328b9060db73dfd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2a8247a22328b9060db73dfd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2a8247a22328b9060db73dfd","title":"BRIDGE AND LOCK OPERATOR 1-2","description":"Salary\n\nDepends on Qualifications\n\nLocation\n\nHouma, LA\n\nJob Type\n\nClassified\n\nJob Number\n\n02/BLO1-2/950/10.12.26-LA\n\nDepartment\n\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\n\nDivision\n\nDistrict 2- New Orleans\n\nOpening Date\n\n10/12/2026\n\nClosing Date\n\n10/19/2026 11:59 PM Central\nAbout this Job\n\nJOB NUMBER: 02/BLO1-2/950/10.12.26-LA\n\nHouma Subdistrict 02\n\nAt DOTD our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.\n\nThis position operations power-driven bridges with safe operations for vehicle and boat traffic following Coast Guard regulations and DOTD policies. Prepares bridge logs and documents bridge openings and closings in response to marine vessel signals.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nNo experience or training is required.\n\nJob Specification\n\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\n\nJob Duties and Other Information\n\nJob Duties:\n\nOperates power-driven drawbridge(s), ensuring the safe operation consistent with applicable Coast Guard regulations and DOTD policies. Examples of bridges operated are Electrical Vertical Lift, Hydraulic or Electrical Bascule, Hydraulic or Electrical Double Bascule, Hydraulic or Electrical Swing, and Pontoon.\nTrains 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.\nConducts visual inspection of bridge(s) to ensure safe operation. Reports mechanical or electrical problems to appropriate personnel and/or takes necessary corrective action.\nLubricates operating machinery. Checks fluid and performs routine maintenance on the emergency generators to ensure proper operation.\nCollects information and prepares reports to document marine and vehicular collisions and damages.\nCleans 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, but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.\n\nPosition Specific Details:\n\nAppointment Type: Probational or Promotional\n\nCareer Progression: This position may be filled as a Bridge and Lock Operator 1 or 2\n\nWork Schedule: Rotating Shifts\n\nCompensation:\n\nBridge and Lock Operator 1 $16.06 hourly\n\nBridge and Lock Operator 2 $17.18 hourly\n\nHow to Apply:\n\nNo Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.\n\n Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.\n\n* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.\n\nContact Information:\n\nFor further information about this vacancy contact:\n\nJada Flores\n\nHighway Foreman 2\n\nLA DOTD\n\n5056 West Main St\n\nHouma LA 70360\n\n(985) 858-2400\n\nInformation on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\n\nDOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.\n\n “The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.”\nLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.\n\nAs a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:\n\nInsurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/\n\nParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave\nMore information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx\n\nHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,\nMardi Gras,\nGood Friday,\nMemorial Day,\nIndependence Day,\nLabor Day,\nVeteran's Day,\nThanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.\n***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor\n\nState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.\n\nRetirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):\nLouisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system\nTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),\nLouisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others","company":"Dotdengineering Operations","rawCompany":"dotdengineering operations","city":"Eustis","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-15T09:23:04.657Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-6011.00","title":"Bridge and Lock Tenders","slug":"bridge-and-lock-tenders"},{"code":"53-7041.00","title":"Hoist and Winch Operators","slug":"hoist-and-winch-operators"},{"code":"47-2073.00","title":"Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators","slug":"operating-engineers-and-other-construction-equipment-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"237310","title":"Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction","slug":"highway-street-and-bridge-construction"},{"code":"926120","title":"Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs","slug":"regulation-and-administration-of-transportation-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"BRIDGE AND LOCK OPERATOR 1-2","description":"Salary\n\nDepends on Qualifications\n\nLocation\n\nHouma, LA\n\nJob Type\n\nClassified\n\nJob Number\n\n02/BLO1-2/950/10.12.26-LA\n\nDepartment\n\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\n\nDivision\n\nDistrict 2- New Orleans\n\nOpening Date\n\n10/12/2026\n\nClosing Date\n\n10/19/2026 11:59 PM Central\nAbout this Job\n\nJOB NUMBER: 02/BLO1-2/950/10.12.26-LA\n\nHouma Subdistrict 02\n\nAt DOTD our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.\n\nThis position operations power-driven bridges with safe operations for vehicle and boat traffic following Coast Guard regulations and DOTD policies. Prepares bridge logs and documents bridge openings and closings in response to marine vessel signals.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nNo experience or training is required.\n\nJob Specification\n\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\n\nJob Duties and Other Information\n\nJob Duties:\n\nOperates power-driven drawbridge(s), ensuring the safe operation consistent with applicable Coast Guard regulations and DOTD policies. Examples of bridges operated are Electrical Vertical Lift, Hydraulic or Electrical Bascule, Hydraulic or Electrical Double Bascule, Hydraulic or Electrical Swing, and Pontoon.\nTrains 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.\nConducts visual inspection of bridge(s) to ensure safe operation. Reports mechanical or electrical problems to appropriate personnel and/or takes necessary corrective action.\nLubricates operating machinery. 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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.\n\nContact Information:\n\nFor further information about this vacancy contact:\n\nJada Flores\n\nHighway Foreman 2\n\nLA DOTD\n\n5056 West Main St\n\nHouma LA 70360\n\n(985) 858-2400\n\nInformation on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\n\nDOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.\n\n “The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.”\nLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.\n\nAs a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:\n\nInsurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/\n\nParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave\nMore information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx\n\nHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,\nMardi Gras,\nGood Friday,\nMemorial Day,\nIndependence Day,\nLabor Day,\nVeteran's Day,\nThanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.\n***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor\n\nState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. 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