Trades Apprentice

About This Job

District 61
- Unit 751 – Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this position

The overall function of this position is to install, repair and maintain traffic signal equipment and other electrical components located throughout District 61. This position is located in District 61/Unit 751/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. This work includes making programming changes to signal controllers and electrical repairs to various signal components.

A valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeurs License may be required at time of appointment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and programs traffic signal systems, controllers, cameras, GPS equipment, and interconnected signal networks.
• Conducts inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance of traffic signals to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Prepares and maintains work orders, inspection reports, loop repair documentation, and traffic signal records for maintenance, audits, and legal testimony.
• Coordinates with traffic engineers and contractors on signal timing, roadway loop repairs, new installations, and system upgrades.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems for bridges, aviation/navigation lighting, generators, motors, transformers, and marine electrical equipment.
• Performs electrical construction and maintenance for district buildings and facilities, including wiring, conduit, electrical services, and HVAC electrical components.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical, hydraulic, and control systems using specialized testing equipment, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Trains and provides guidance to lower-level electricians, apprentices, contractors, and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Maintains accurate electrical blueprints, maintenance records, and inspection documentation to support compliance and operational readiness.
• Performs additional duties, including emergency and disaster response support, as required.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position offers advancement from Trades Apprentice to Electrician, and ultimately Electrician Specialist, based on experience and performance.

Licensing Requirements: A valid Class "B" Driver's License is required before permanent appointment.

Compensation: $16.06 hourly/1,284.80 biweekly

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Brian Griffith

Electronic Technician Advance

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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