Transportation Operations Manager

About This Job

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 001 - ST. JAMES PARISH

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.

The overall function of this position is to supervise and monitor the work operation of multi parish-wide maintenance units and assist the Assistant ADA of Maintenance (Engineer 7 DOTD) in managing the maintenance unit’s activities. This position is located in the District 61, Area C, which includes Ascension, Assumption, Iberville and St. James parishes of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Assistant ADA of Maintenance (Engineer 7 DOTD).

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. 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.

• THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT PERMANENT CLASSIFIED DOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY*

• Five years of experience in the construction or maintenance of transportation infrastructure; OR
• Five years of experience in the fabrication, installation, or maintenance of traffic control devices; OR
• Five years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic equipment, precision machinery, or electronic and electrical systems.

Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted.

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

• Supervises the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendents and monitors the production of the parish maintenance units. Assists the Assistant ADA of Maintenance (Engineer 7 DOTD) in managing maintenance activities by planning, scheduling and coordinating maintenance management activities in the Area in conjunction with the parish superintendents and foremen.
• Coordinates the training of maintenance personnel with District Training Specialist and oversees safe operating check lists (SOCL's) for employees. Approves sick and annual leave; prepares and conducts employee performance appraisals; interviews applicants; maintains employee records; and makes recommendations for promotions, reallocations, merit increases and other personnel actions to supervisor.
• Collects roadway condition information for the highway needs study and makes recommendations for the Districtwide Road Preservation Program, the Contract Maintenance Program and the Interstate Rehabilitation Program. Inspects roads and bridges to estimate annual workload, schedule repairs, and determine priority and budget needs.
• Inspects maintenance work performed under contract with DOTD including roadway, drainage and mowing contracts and recommends acceptance. Inspects condition of maintenance equipment; computes and monitors quantities of materials used in maintenance activities; reviews the documentation of all work completed by parish maintenance crews.
• Meets with local government officials and coordinates work with local government agencies.

Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees.

Compensation: The s tarting hourly rate is $31.60 and goes up to $56.86.

John Fontenot

Engineer 8, ADA of Maintenance

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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