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District 03 / U720

Job Number 03-50685728-TA-ETA-07032025-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.

The overall function of this position is as a team leader of specialized movable bridge maintenance personnel. Incumbent is to ensure that maintenance, repairs, modifications, upgrades and installations are made to all electrical equipment and mechanical components on moveable bridges, facilities and rest areas and to assist the Electronic Technician Supervisor in all respective capacities. Maintenance of these structures and facilities includes, troubleshooting malfunctions of all electrical and mechanical equipment/components related to the facilities and structures and preventative maintenance, which includes making continual inspections of the structure's operational equipment, and recommending repair work and equipment replacements to supervisors. The incumbent performs technical and highly skilled electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations of electrical systems for district 03 moveable bridges, facilities and rest areas in accordance with the National Electrical Code to ensure the proper operation of the facilities and structures. The performance of the moveable bridges and district facilities has a direct impact on district operations, both in terms of minimizing impacts to the traveling public and in terms of quickly repairing malfunctions that pose safety issues.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impactthis 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

35% Assigns tasks, evaluates working group and provides feedback to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. Provides leadership and training to work group. Ensures proper and efficient maintenance, by functionally supervising and performing inspections and repairs to all District 03 moveable bridges and facilities equipment, including all electrical and mechanical equipment. Troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical and mechanical equipment in the District as needed. Apprises supervisors of potential repair work and equipment replacements. Assists supervisor in estimating repair costs to determine feasibility of repair or replacement decisions. Ensures all work is performed in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Performs openings of movable bridges and provides training on opening of movable bridges as needed to personnel that perform bridge openings.

20% Performs routine maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, modifications, upgrades and installation of all electrical equipment and mechanical components on moveable bridges which includes hydraulic components, electrical & interlock control systems, and troubleshooting/diagnosing malfunctions of movable structures, facilities, and rest areas.

20% Installs, maintains, and repairs single and three phase electrical services including step down transformers, service panels, and service connections. Service, troubleshoot, and repair control boards and control circuits including electrical speed control, relays including phase failure relays, limit switches, and electrical component bypass circuits.

10% Service and repair electrical facilities and grounds in District 03 including generators, transformers, lighting, and electrical systems. Routine repairs of all electronic devices, motors, air conditioners, bearings, generators, relays and other powered equipment. Oversees the maintenance of all permanent and temporarily installed generators for emergency response related to power outages.

10% Performs electrical system installation for minor remodeling and renovation work related to facilities. This includes the review of existing loads, suitability of panel boxes and feedback to others who may be upgrading our systems. Reads and interprets electrical blueprints, electronic schematics, and mechanical layouts for diagnosis and repair of all electrical equipment. Ensures compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).

5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional.

Career Progression: Trades Apprentice, Electronic Technician Trainee, Electronic Technician, Electronic Technician Advanced.

Compensation:

Trades Apprentice $16.06/hourly

Electronic Technician Trainee $21.05/hourly

Electronic Technician $24.10/hourly

Electronic Technician Advanced $25.79/hourly

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

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:

Dawn Soileau

DOTD/District 03

Human Resources

(337) 262-6100