District 61 - Unit 751 - Baton Rouge

61/138779/ETS/07.01.2025-KL

This vacancy announcement is for an Electronic Technician Advanced that is responsible for repairing and maintaining traffic signal equipment and other electrical components located throughout District 61, including making programming changes to signal controllers and electrical repairs to various signal components. It is also responsible for performing repairs to electrical components of District 61 facilities, as well as repairs to movable bridge equipment and navigational lighting on all bridges over navigational waterways within the district that is essential for safe navigation and to minimize the risk of bridge damage from errant vessels.

The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

About this position

A valid Louisiana Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License is required upon appointment.

65% Performs all functions and duties of Electronic Technician at the Advanced level overseeing, instructing and training Electronic Technician Trainee and Electronic Technicians on a functional basis. Performs more complex, technical or highly skilled tasks with electronic controllers. Maintain an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs. Prepares traffic signal work orders in case of testimony, signal history, and/or operations. Prepares loop report chart for traffic engineers and contractors prior to construction. Makes field observations during signal construction when appointed by a traffic engineer. Prepare reporting forms for Traffic Engineer to determine pavement conditions for new loop installation. Installs, updates, and modifies most complex components and systems to equipment and check for proper operation of microcomputer controlled traffic signals. Office computers are used for maintaining signal files for signalized locations throughout the District. Computers are used to monitor signalized intersections and video equipment/ facility automated systems through means of fiber/ communication equipment to monitor conditions or make changes when required. Laptop computers are used in the field to setup video cameras and detection zones, transferring data and maintaining signal files as well. Makes programming changes to electronic traffic signal controllers. Maintains signal interconnect communication systems. Constructs traffic signal heads with wiring and L.E.D. indications. Installs and maintains video cameras and electronic controls thru computer software, monitors in traffic signals for the detection and presence of vehicles. Oversee preventive maintenance operations as required, including transportation equipment on a periodic basis.

30% Performs all functions and duties of Electronic Technician at the Advanced level overseeing, instructing and training Electronic Technician Trainee and Electronic Technicians on a functional basis. Makes repairs to and/or replacement of electronic and electrical/mechanical components needed to insure correct signal operation. Erects electronic signal cabinets. Maintains and installs electronic and electrical systems on moveable and stationary bridges, which includes four Mississippi River Bridges for aviation and navigation lights with a minimum of 200 feet which involves climbing. Installs electrical equipment such as motors, switches, lighting three phase electronic monitors for electrical protection, high and low voltage transformers with 7200 volts and lower also adjust voltage, plus maintains this equipment. Maintains, dismantles and repairs generators. Maintains marine electrical systems with lighting for pontoons at Ferry landings. Maintains, repairs and installs electrical limits for locking systems with wedges and barriers to ensure safe Marine and Vehicle transportation. Maintains, repairs and installs electrical and electronic systems on pump stations, electronic monitor of motors. Monitor programs of generators operation and system checks, and all maintenance repairs. Constructs and maintains new electrical services for generators and portable buildings and their electrical circuits systems for Dist. 61 buildings and grounds. Provide guidance to private contractors on circuitry layout of buildings and facilities. Installs and repairs rigid electrical conduit, pulls in conductors, assembles buss bars, phase out and converts conductors for electrical services. Uses standard electrical tools and equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, meggers, watt meters and recording instruments to locate and correct electrical problems. Maintains and repairs bridge hydraulic systems such as pumps, cylinders, hoses, filters, control valves. Repairs and replace air conditioning units (window and central units) also maintain chillers with refrigerants. Draws, interprets, updates and files electrical blueprints also records electrical maintenance forms during annual inspections on buildings and grounds for annual audits. These duties require being on 24-hour standby.

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

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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:

Brian Griffith

Electronic Technician Supervisor

225-278-8925