District Sign Specialist 1-2

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a District Sign Specialist 1 or 2 to perform basic sign installation, replacement and maintenance on state and federal highways in District 04. This role includes afterhours emergencies, exposure to all weather conditions, lifting up to 40 pounds, and operating sign-related equipment.

You will assist in setting up and closing roads for bridge repairs and snow/ice events, maintain daily work orders, and use computers and PDAs to

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Class D Driver's License required.
• Experience with highway signs and traffic control helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sign installation, replacement and maintenance on state and federal highways.
• Assist in setting up and closing roads for bridge repairs and snow/ice events.
• Operate equipment and maintain daily work orders using computers/PDA devices.
• Respond to afterhours emergencies as assigned.

Skills

Sign installation

Maintenance

Emergency response

Job description

About This Job

This position is located in the DOTD District 04 Traffic Operations Section. The General duties of this position are to perform the basic sign installation, replacement and maintenance on all State and Federal Highways, in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and La. DOTD's Traffic Engineering Manual when necessary. This position serves as a District Sign Specialist 1 or District Sign Specialist 2. The incumbent will be put on an afterhours worksheet in case of emergencies, perform their duties in all types of weather, possess a Class \"D\" Chauffeurs License, be able to lift up to 40 pounds, perform minor maintenance on their work truck and use the hydraulic and engine driven post drivers. The incumbent is required to assist in setting up and closing roads for bridge repairs, interstates for snow and ice events, other emergencies that may arise and assist other sign crews with larger and more complex jobs. This position requires the incumbent to make minor repairs and perform necessary maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to perform this task. The incumbent is required to operate computers, pda's and other electronic devices in order to create and maintain daily work orders.

This position is located in the DOTD District 04 Traffic Operations Section. The General duties of this position are to perform the basic sign installation, replacement and maintenance on all State and Federal Highways, in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and La. DOTD's Traffic Engineering Manual when necessary. This position serves as a District Sign Specialist 1 or District Sign Specialist 2. The incumbent will be put on an afterhours worksheet in case of emergencies, perform their duties in all types of weather, possess a Class \"D\" Chauffeurs License, be able to lift up to 40 pounds, perform minor maintenance on their work truck and use the hydraulic and engine driven post drivers. The incumbent is required to assist in setting up and closing roads for bridge repairs, interstates for snow and ice events, other emergencies that may arise and assist other sign crews with larger and more complex jobs. This position requires the incumbent to make minor repairs and perform necessary maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to perform this task. The incumbent is required to operate computers, pda's and other electronic devices in order to create and maintain daily work orders.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_F