ELECTRICIAN

About This Job

District 08-UNIT 751 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50675978/ELEC/08.03.26-JC

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Help protect the traveling public by inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the computerized traffic control systems and flashing beacons within District 08, encompassing a seven (7) parish area. Electrician supports all electrical maintenance and electrical repair work for the numerous buildings and offices maintained and operated within District 08. Also, this team is responsible for the electrical repair, maintenance and operation of one (1) vertical lift bridge.

Two years of experience or training in the electrical trade is required —with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Electrician job series.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills. Work is performed in a variety of environments and may involve heights, water, traffic exposure, weather conditions, and travel to bridge locations within the assigned district.

Positions are located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 751 and report to Electronic Tech Supervisor / Christopher Goatley .

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Depending on level and assignment, Electrician may:

• Install and maintain generators and power distribution systems
• Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems and equipment. This includes indoor and outdoor lighting, heating, and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration equipment, emergency power plants and control panels.
• Prepare Daily Work Reports (DWR) for all building maintenance work.
• Perform detailed preventive maintenance of electronic traffic signal systems
• Repair traffic signal data communication systems for computerized traffic signal systems
• Maintains and repairs electrical equipment and systems on moveable bridges
• Performs the opening of moveable bridges on demand twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week
• Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:

Electrician – $40,914.00 Annual Electrician Specialist – $43,784.00 Annual Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Career Progression: Vacancies may be filled as Electrician or Electrician Specialist based on qualifications and agency needs.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. * 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: Christopher Goatley Electronic Tech Supervisor Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

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:

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

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others