Electrician Specialist

42//ELCSPC/10.07.26-TJ

This position is based in Section 42, Unit 072 – Plaquemine Marine Maintenance Unit of DOTD. 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.

42//ELCSPC/10.07.26-TJ

This position is based in Section 42, Unit 072 – Plaquemine Marine Maintenance Unit of DOTD. 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 position is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems on barges, ferry vessels, and related facilities operated within the DOTD Ferry System. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and capable of performing duties independently or with minimal supervision, while also applying sound judgment to resolve unforeseen electrical and operational issues. Participation in DOTD training programs and continuing education is required to maintain technical proficiency and ensure compliance with applicable standards, including U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

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Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on‑the‑job experience:

Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

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

• Install, test, repair, and maintain marine vessel electrical systems including generators, transformers, and switching equipment on state‑owned vessels in compliance with USCG regulations.
• Use electrical testing equipment such as volt meters, ammeters, and watt meters to diagnose issues, adjust circuit breakers and relays, and verify proper system operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical distribution circuits and generating systems to identify outages, malfunctions, and performance issues, performing corrective repairs as needed.
• Install, repair, and maintain marine electrical distribution cables, conduit systems, motors, and lighting, and support emergency or disaster response activities as required.

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, or Detail to Special Duty

• Electrician Specialist - $21.05/Hourly up to $37.88/Hourly

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 qualification and job concepts for each level.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Brandon Ackman

Maintenance Foreman

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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