ELECTRICIAN

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ELECTRICIAN

Salary

$3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

08/50675978/ELEC/08.03.26-JC

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 8- Alexandria

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

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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 rolethat 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 inRapides, District 08/Unit 751and report to Electronic Tech Supervisor / Christopher Goatley.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Job Specification

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

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 scoreis 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

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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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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

01

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you a permanent 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 drivers license ?

• Yes

• No

06

Do you possess either a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

07

What are your career interests?

08

Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities after work hours, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes

• No

09

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?

10

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission?

• Yes

• No

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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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