Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendent; Iberia Parish

About This Job

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 510 / MAINTENANCE / IBERIA PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-12738-PHMS--LR

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

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 ensure that state maintained roads in the assigned parish within our highway system are maintained in accordance with DOTD standards. This position is located in District 03 of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Transportation Operations Manager. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal supervision and 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.

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

Four years of experience in the construction or maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, railroad rights‑of‑way, levees, airport runways, taxi strips, parking aprons, or parking lots.

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

• Conducts bi‑weekly inspections of all roads in the state highway system within St Landry parish. Establishes priorities to prepare work schedules. Uses Agile to create work orders, utilizing inspection data in making work assignments. Visits job sites. Evaluates performance of subordinates. Ensures the proper reporting activities, manpower, equipment, and material used, by reviewing work reports.
• Coordinates the training program of personnel to ensure that personnel are trained in accordance with DOTD policy.
• Ensures proper maintenance and service of equipment.
• Investigates accidents, reviews accident reports, and conducts weekly tailgate meetings.
• Plans, prepares, & practices for emergency situations and remains ready with personnel, equipment, and materials at all times.
• Routinely responds to complaints by public officials and customers.
• Creates and administers the Performance Evaluation Systems for all subordinates.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. Responds to emergencies on a twenty‑four hour basis.

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

A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before appointment.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Lynn Reed, Dawn Soileau, or Lela Babineaux

DOTD‑District 03

Human Resources

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

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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