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

State employee benefits include:

• 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
• • 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