Highway Foreman 1

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 520

JOB NUMBER: 02//HF1/8.6.2026-JF

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.

This Highway Foreman 1 supervises maintenance activities to ensure roads and bridges are durable and safe for public travel.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!

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• Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; OR
• Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial or heavy mobile equipment.

NOTE:

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 Mobile Equipment Operators performing maintenance to the highways and bridges.
• Prepares daily labor and equipment report. Orders materials daily.
• Guides and instructs assigned personnel to see that Highway Standards are met.
• Conducts routine administration meetings and training.
• Works emergencies at night.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Compensation: $24.10

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

A valid Louisiana Class "A" Commercial License is required.

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

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Gerard Ells

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094