Trades Appentice-Electrician-Electrician Specialist

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 725

JOB NUMBER: 02/149715/TRELES/8.19.2026-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.

The incumbent is tasked with ensuring proper and efficient maintenance and repair of all tunnel and pump station electrical equipment and machinery. Maintenance of these structures and facilities includes preventative maintenance, which includes making continual inspections of the structure’s operational equipment, and recommending repair work and equipment replacements to the Unit supervisor. The incumbent performs technical and highly skilled electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations of electrical systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Performs required maintenance and repairs for the Districts underpass storm water pumping stations and tunnel-pumping stations to ensure the proper operation of the facilities. Performs routine maintenance, trouble shoots all electrical equipment and components related to the underpasses and tunnels.

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No experience or training is required.

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

• Ensures proper and efficient maintenance and repair of all District 02 tunnel and pump station equipment including electrical and mechanical equipment. Performs routine tasks to pump station structures that includes continual inspections of equipment.

• Service and repair electrical facilities and grounds in District 02 including generators, transformers, lighting, and electrical systems.

• Install conduit and wires of all sizes and voltage ratings in connection with electrical equipment in the Harvey Tunnel, 3 Pump Stations, and the Empire Lock Structure within District 02/Bridge City.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair other electrical equipment in the District as needed.

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

Career Progression: This position is participating in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Compensation: Trades Apprentice $16.06

Electrician $19.67 Electrician Specialist $21.05

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trade Apprentice, Electrician, or Electrician Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Electrician Specialist is $3,649.00.

Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeurs License is required.

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:

Purnell Russell

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

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