Trades Apprentice, Electrician, Electrician Specialist
Bossier Parish Community College · Statewide, LA ·
- Category
- Skilled trades
About this Job
This position is for a Statewide Traffic Signal Construction and Maintenance crew. The ability to work out of town every week is required (lodging and per-diem provided). A Chauffeur's License (Class D) is required to begin employment.
About This Position:
This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signal control devices that help keep Louisiana’s roadways safe. This is primarily an outdoor position, and employees should be comfortable working in the heat, humidity, and various weather conditions.
The incumbent operates equipment such as bucket trucks, pole trucks, directional drilling machines, trenchers, pavement saws, and vehicles while performing traffic signal construction, repairs, and maintenance. The position also performs minor repairs and routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to complete daily tasks.
Position assists the Foreman in the construction and maintenance of traffic signals, including: the installation of telephone cables, fiber optic cables, twisted pair cables, and electronic or computer components to operate traffic signal control devices.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.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:
- Assembles and installs traffic signals in accordance with plans and the current LA DOTD Standards and Specifications.
- Inspects all materials used by the signal personnel on a daily basis.
- Installs, repairs, and/or modifies new traffic signals and flashing beacons. The incumbent installs electrical service equipment for traffic signal control devices.
- Erects new signal poles by using a derrick digger to bore holes in the ground for setting wood poles and building concrete foundations for steel poles. The incumbent uses bucket trucks for installing span wire between poles to support signals, signs, and various cables.
- Lashes various sizes of electrical control cable to spans for connecting signals to control equipment.
- Installs telephone cables and fiber optic cables to provide communications within DOTD and for other state agencies.
- Utilizes electrical testing meters during testing and troubleshooting of electrical service and control circuits.
- Uses locators to locate existing underground traffic signal wiring and devices that could be damaged during construction projects.
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, or Detail to Special Duty
Work Location: The duty station of this position will be determined by the locale of the incumbent; however, the position may require frequent travel and overnight stays in neighboring parishes.
Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice, Electrician or Electrician Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Compensation: Below are the starting biweekly ratesdepending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
- Trades Apprentice -$16.06/Hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before start date.)
- Electrician -$19.67/Hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is requiredbefore start date.)
- Electrician Specialist-$21.05/Hourly plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked (A valid Class "A" or "B" CDL required before start date)
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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Gerald Graves
Transportation Operations Manager
225-935-0137
gerald.graves@la.govLouisiana 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.
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