Electronic Technician

Salary : $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 51/167215/ET/10.01.26-AA
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 51
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance
51/167215/ET/10.01.26-AA

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.

About This Position:
Work is mainly performed at DOTD HQ. but may be performed at any of the HQ satellite offices as needed. Work may be performed in or out of doors in a various weather conditions or at differing heights depending upon the nature of each assignment. Working may also involve bending, stooping. lifting and climbing.
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.
A valid Louisiana Class "B" Commercial Driver's License is required upon appointment.

Applicants who possess commercial electrical experience are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications


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.

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:

• Electrical & Cable Systems: Follow written/verbal instructions; route, terminate, and test cables; assist contractors with upgrades; locate power sources; check continuity, voltage, and control-device inputs/outputs.
• Electrical Distribution & Grounding: Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair grounding systems, switchgear, power distribution centers, bus ducts, cable trays, breakers, fuses, starters, transformers, and electrical equipment up to 480V .
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose electrical/electronic faults in machinery, HVAC controls, appliances, access-control systems, door locks, motors, and related wiring; read schematics, trace circuits, identify failures, and coordinate required materials and parts.
• Security, Facilities & Support: Install security/video cameras and electrical components; replace motors, ballasts, and fixtures; operate large equipment with a CDL; support contractors and perform emergency/disaster duties and other assignments as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty
Compensation: 24.10-43.37/hr
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:

Nathan Lemoine

Facility Maintenance Manager B

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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:
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

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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04


If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05


Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "B" CDL drivers license ?

• Yes
• No

06


To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
07


Do you possess a CompTIA A+ Certification?

• Yes
• No

08


Have you completed six or more semester hours from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science?

• Yes
• No

09


If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university below. If you answered "no", type N/A.Example: CSC 1350 - Computer Science I - 3 hrs - LSU
Required Question