Posting number: 02/169133/TREL/9.22.26-LA
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 2- New Orleans
Job classification: TRADES APPRENTICE
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Transportation, Miscellaneous
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 advanced level work with maintenance, repair and construction of electrical facilities on movable bridges, tunnels, underpasses, ferries, buildings, grounds and navigation locks. The duties of this position require that the incumbent work directly on or be exposed to energized electrical conductors and equipment carrying in excess of 480 volts. If you’re driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
No experience or training is required.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
JOB DUTIES
Appointment Type: Probational or promotional
Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Trades Apprentice, Electrician, or Electrician Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum monthly salary for the Electrician Specialist is $6,566.00. 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.
A valid Louisiana Class “D” Chauffeur’s License may be required at time of appointment.
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
HAROLD LINER
ELECTRICIAN SPECIALIST FOREMAN
LA DOTD
320 South Van Avenue
Houma, La 70363
(985) 857-3671
“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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