BRIDGE AND LOCK OPERATOR 1-2

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houma, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

02/BLO1-2/950/10.12.26-LA

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 2- New Orleans

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

JOB NUMBER: 02/BLO1-2/950/10.12.26-LA

Houma Subdistrict 02

At 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.

This 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.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Operates 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.
• 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 inspection of 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 the emergency generators to ensure proper operation.
• Collects information and prepares reports to document marine and vehicular collisions and damages.
• 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, but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Bridge and Lock Operator 1 or 2

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts

Compensation:

Bridge and Lock Operator 1 $16.06 hourly

Bridge and Lock Operator 2 $17.18 hourly

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

• 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jada Flores

Highway Foreman 2

LA DOTD

5056 West Main St

Houma LA 70360

(985) 858-2400

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

“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.”

Louisiana 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.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State 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.

Retirement– 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):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others