BRIDGE AND LOCK OPERATOR 1 OR 2

BRIDGE AND LOCK OPERATOR 1 OR 2

Salary

$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PNO-940-052126-LR

Department

Port of New Orleans Port Commission

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

5/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

PNO-940-052126-LR

At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.

The Port of New Orleans is seeking dependable and safety-focused individuals to serve as Bridge and Lock Operators. This hands-on position plays a vital role in maintaining safe and efficient movement of vessels, vehicles, and trains.

As a Bridge and Lock Operator, you'll control and maintain bridge, lock, and railroad systems; communicate with marine, rail, and dispatch personnel; and help keep Louisiana's maritime and rail infrastructure running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, safety-conscious and have basic mechanical or electrical aptitude.

Be part of a team that connects river, rail, and road, apply today to join the Port of New Orleans Team!

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:

• Bridge Operations: Operates and monitors the Port's three drawbridges to provide safe and efficient passage for marine, rail, and vehicular traffic. Performs dispatching, emergency response, and routine maintenance duties to support 24/7 bridge operations.
• Bridge Logs and Other Bridge Reports: Maintains detailed bridge logs documenting openings, closings, vessel and train movements, weather conditions, visitors, and unusual events, and prepares reports on accidents or bridge damage.
• Training: Completes required annual training and testing on bridge operating procedures and interlock systems. Regularly cross-trains on all Port-owned bridges to maintain operational proficiency.
• Other Duties, Including Emergency Support: Performs various assignments as directed to support Bridge Operations and Maintenance activities. May be required to report before, during, or after severe weather events to maintain and restore safe bridge operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

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

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 am - 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $1.50 per hour.

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:

Lynetta Robinson

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

P.O. Box 60046

New Orleans, LA 70160

(504) 528-3226

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

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 Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application.

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Are you a current employee of the Port of New Orleans?

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Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm