DISTRICT 02-UNIT 750

JOB NUMBER: 02/50678917/ELTEC/3.10.2026-JF

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.

This position assist and maintains electrical maintenance activities to ensure roads are durable and safe for public travel.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Two years of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR

Two years of experience or training in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software); OR

Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification plus one of the following:

1. One year of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
2. One year of experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.

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

Job Duties:

• Performs maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance operations on traffic signals, computerized signal controllers, video cameras, other signal equipment and ITS devices as required on a daily basis.
• Uses knowledge to troubleshoot programming issues of computerized traffic signal controllers and equipment.
• Assists higher level technicians in shop on callouts and projects.
• Provides assistance on traffic signal construction projects and participates in final inspections concerning equipment and system acceptance.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs
• Performs programming on computerized traffic signal controllers and equipment with assistance from engineering staff.
• Performs data transfer of traffic signal timing databases using laptop, tablet or palm pilot.
• Assists in maintaining signal timing database on the computer and TSI database in file cabinet. Performs service and maintenance on vehicles assigned to gang.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: N/A

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Compensation: N/A

A valid Louisiana Class “B” Permit or Commercial License is required before appointment.

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:

Joseph Ferrand

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-437-3160

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

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

“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 here.