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.

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.

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a current Class D Chauffeur's License.

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

• 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.

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.

District Sign Specialist 1: $17.18/hr

District Sign Specialist 2: $19.67/hr

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.