Bridge Tender Part-time

Lafourchegov; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department in Louisiana is seeking a Bridge Tender (Part-time) at the T-Bois Bridge, Lockport Field Office. The role involves opening and closing movable span bridges to facilitate marine traffic and performing maintenance of operation quarters and equipment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with 3–5 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and training in bridge tendering and marine traffic facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes movable span bridges to facilitate marine traffic.
• Maintains operation quarters and mechanical/electrical equipment of the bridge.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE: Bridge Tender Part-time
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026
SALARY RANGE: $12.93 – $25.57 per hour
JOB TYPE: Part-time, Classified
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
LOCATION: T-Bois Bridge, Lockport Field Office

Nature of Job: Performs the opening and closing of movable span bridges in facilitation of marine vessel traffic, including performing complex maintenance of operation quarters and mechanical and electrical equipment of the bridge.

Minimum Qualification: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Substitution 1: Three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training
Substitution 2: Equivalent combination of education and training in the basic operation and maintenance of bridge tendering and associated facilitation of marine vessel traffic

A valid driver’s license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application; however, once an employment offer is extended for a position, an applicant will have thirty (30) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana driver’s license may disqualify an applicant from permanent employment in any position. Maintains acceptable driving record in addition to a valid Louisiana license.

*Proof of all certifications must be provided.

Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, and must meet the following submission procedures: Application must be completely filled out and signed by applicant. Resumes received without applications and/or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Original application must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the “Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department.”