Electrician Apprentice: Move Into Bridges & High-Voltage

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Electrician-related position in Houma, LA. This advanced role covers maintenance, repair and construction of electrical facilities on movable bridges, tunnels, underpasses and more, including exposure to energized conductors above 480 volts.

The role supports the district’s electrical systems, motors and control circuits, with a progression track from Trades Apprentice to Electrician Specialist depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Appointment Type: Probational or promotional
• Trades Apprentice $16.06 hourly
• Electrician $19.67 hourly
• Electrician Specialist $21.05 hourly

Responsibilities

• INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR SINGLE AND THREE PHASE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INCLUDING STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMERS, SERVICE PANELS AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS.
• TROUBLESHOOT, INSTALL AND REPAIR ELECTRIC MOTORS, STARTERS, RELAYS AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND CONTROLS ON DISTRICT FACILITIES INCLUDING BRIDGE SPAN DRIVE MOTORS, BRIDGE SPAN LOCKS AND BREAK MOTORS.
• SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR CONTROL BOARDS AND CONTROL CIRCUITS INCLUDING ELECTRICAL SPEED CONTROL, RELAYS, LIMIT SWITCHES AND BYPASS CIRCUITS.
• PERFORM ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TO ALL SYSTEMS ON BRIDGES, TUNNELS, UNDERPASSES, NAVIGATION LOCKS, INCLUDING GENERATORS, TRANSFORMERS, PUMPS AND LIGHTING.
• TROUBLESHOOT, SERVICE AND INSTALL REVERSING STARTS, UNDER VOLTAGE RELAYS AND MULTI-BREAKERS.

Job description

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Electrician-related position in Houma, LA. This advanced role covers maintenance, repair and construction of electrical facilities on movable bridges, tunnels, underpasses and more, including exposure to energized conductors above 480 volts.

The role supports the district’s electrical systems, motors and control circuits, with a progression track from Trades Apprentice to Electrician Specialist depending on experience.