Painter Master

Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance 51/125306/PM/08.05.26-AS

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.

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, working with your hands, and taking pride in improving the infrastructure that keeps Louisiana moving? As a Structural Painter 2, you will play an important role in maintaining and protecting DOTD bridge structures through sandblasting, painting, and skilled maintenance work. This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a team, guide and train others, and help ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.

This role requires comfort working at elevated heights, outdoors in various weather conditions, and operating specialized equipment while following DOTD safety standards and procedures.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Three years of experience or training in the painting trade.

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

• Performs sandblasting and surface preparation on bridge structures, including work at elevated heights.
• Applies various types of coatings and paints using airless and conventional spray equipment.
• Provides direction, training, and guidance to Structural Painter 1 employees and apprentices while coordinating daily work activities.
• Inspects job sites, ensures proper materials and equipment are available, performs equipment maintenance, and operates vehicles and equipment as needed.

Appointment Type:
This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty.

Compensation:
Starting payfrom $21.05up to $33.68plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked.

Applicants with extraordinary qualifications may be eligible for appointment above the minimum rate in accordance with Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

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.