Job Description

Posting number: 2/12029/BLO1/11.12.26-SU

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 2- New Orleans

Job classification: BRIDGE AND LOCK OPERATOR 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Maintenance

Summary

DISTRICT 02—UNIT 930

JOB NUMBER---2/12029/BLO1/11.12.26-SU

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

We're seeking a Bridge and Lock operator to join our team to safely operate state-owned bridges.

If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Examples of duties

No experience or training is required.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Operates power driven drawbridge(s), ensuring the safe operation consistent with applicable Coast Guard regulations and DOTD policies. Trains lower-level bridge operators in the operation of the bridge(s) and in all other related duties.
• Prepares bridge logs, documenting 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 fluids and changes oil in emergency generators.
• 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 house.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

Career Progression: N/A

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

How To Apply:

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

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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:

Robert Flynn

Highway Formen 2

(504) 437-3100

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

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:

https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp