District Sign Specialist

District Sign Specialist

District 62 - Unit 750
- Hammond, Louisiana

Job Number - 62//DSS1_2/07.14.26NM

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 District Sign Specialist position is located in DOTD District 62 and performs and oversees basic sign installation, replacement, and maintenance of signs on all State and Federal highways in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). These specialists are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and must perform their duties in all types of weather.

The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as required and attend continuing education classes as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required. Necessary special requirement:
Possession of a current Class D Chauffer's License.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Installs, replaces, and maintains all permanent and temporary highway signs on state roads in compliance with MUTCD standards.
• Interprets legal orders and regulations to determine precise placement of regulatory signs such as speed zones and weight limits.
• Performs installation, replacement, and maintenance of pavement markings (stop bars, arrows, legends, markers) according to MUTCD guidelines.
• Maintains records including electronic daily work reports, GPS sign locations, material usage, inventory, and performs sign cleaning and vegetation clearing.
• Operates, maintains, and transports equipment such as sign trucks, small tools, and changeable/portable message boards.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
Probational

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a District Sign Specialist 1 or 2.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.

Compensation:

District Sign Specialist 1: $17.18/hr

District Sign Specialist 2: $19.67/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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES:
Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

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:

Lloyd Mayfield

Highway Foreman 2

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.