What are the responsibilities and job description for the BRIDGE AND LOCK OPERATOR 1 (IBERIA PARISH) position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
New Iberia, LA
Classified
03-BLO1-8841-10132026-DS
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
District 3- Lafayette
10/13/2026
10/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
DISTRICT 03 / U910 / IBERIA PARISH BRIDGES
JOB NUMBER: 03-BLO1-8841-10132026-DS
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 is responsible for the safe operation of state-owned bridges. The incumbent must complete DOTD Structured Training Requirements and demonstrate proficiency in operating assigned power-driven drawbridges and other related duties.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
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 AND OTHER INFORMATION:
- 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.
- 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 ground area surrounding the bridge; cleans the roadway approaches and bridge deck of debris.
Position-Specific Details:
- Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional.
- Work Schedule: Work hours are a rotating schedule, Monday - Sunday.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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:
Shane Guilbeaux
Transportation Operations Manager
DOTD/District 03
(337) 262-6268
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
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.
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
Salary : $2,784 - $5,009