DISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1
louisianagovWestwego, LA
$17.18 Hourly
APPLYDISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1
louisianagovWestwego, LAMid L4
$17.18 Hourly
Highway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionRegulation and Administration of Transportation ProgramsOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
APPLY NOWDistrict Sign SpecialistAt the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving.
Help keep Louisiana's roads and bridges safe while building a long-term career in public service. This position offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD.
District Sign Specialist help keep Louisiana's roads and bridges safe by performing the duties related to the complete installation and maintenance of highway signs throughout the District on all state and federal routes including urban and rural areas.
No experience is requiredtraining is provided, with opportunities for career progression. Possession of a current Class D Chauffer's License is required.
This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve varying weather conditions, shift work, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs depending on assignment.
Positions are located in Jefferson Parish, District 02/Unit 750 and report to a Highway Foreman 2 or a District Sign Specialist Leader.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
Installs, replaces, repairs, and maintains temporary and permanent signs along state highways in accordance with the MUTCD and DOTD policy and specifications.
Completes daily work reports, material usage reports, ensure each truck is equipped with material and equipment to complete a project, uses tablets for work order entries, sets out traffic control devices, and clean signs.
May assist with temporary traffic control and incident management installations and layouts
Assist in performing preventative maintenance work on Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS).
May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation:
District Sign Specialist 1- $17.18 Hourly
Career Progression: This position may be filled as District Sign Specialist 1.
Licensing Requirements:
Certain levels may require a valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License or CDL prior to permanent appointment or start date, depending on assignment.
Appointment Type:
This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
How To Apply:
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.
- Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Benefits:
With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance CoverageMore information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental LeaveUp to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and LeaveState employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
RetirementState of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org)
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Westwego, LA
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