Bridge And Lock Operator 1

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you! About this Job: To operate a power driven drawbridge and/or navigational lock, which includes performing preventive maintenance on related equipment. Prepares bridge logs, documenting bridge openings and closings in response to marine vessel signals. 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

Requirements

No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

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.