Electrician Specialist (District Facility Section)

Nunez Community College; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Electrician Specialist to perform electrical maintenance and repairs on movable and stationary bridges, ferry vessels, buildings, generators, and other assets in District 07. The role requires on-the-job experience in the electrical trade and readiness for 24-hour call-outs.

Appointment is Probational or Promotional. Compensation ranges from $21.05 to $37.88 per hour, with standard benefits and opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Two years of the required experience must have been on-the-job experience.
• Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots electrical problems and performs electrical maintenance work district-wide on movable and stationary bridges, ferry vessels, buildings, generators, a rest area, pumping stations, and other Department assets as assigned.
• Installs electrical equipment for single and three phase systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs circuits, motors, emergency generators, hydraulic systems, control valves, locks wedges, barriers, and traffic gauges on movable bridges and ferries, marine distribution cables, marine vessel electrical power plant systems and generators, limit switches, plunger switches, and electrical drive motors including 480 volt circuits.
• Performs movable bridge operation and is required to accept 24-hour call-outs.

Job description

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, located in District 07 of the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), is assigned to Unit 701, Facility Maintenance Electrical Crew, and reports directly to the Facility Maintenance Manager. The incumbent performs electrical maintenance and repairs on movable and stationary bridges, ferry vessels, buildings, generators, rest areas, pumping stations, and other DOTD assets as assigned.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

This posting may fill multiple positions.

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

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

Job Duties

• Troubleshoots electrical problems and performs electrical maintenance work district-wide on movable and stationary bridges, ferry vessels, buildings, generators, a rest area, pumping stations, and other Department assets as assigned.
• Installs electrical equipment for single and three phase systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs circuits, motors, emergency generators, hydraulic systems, control valves, locks wedges, barriers, and traffic gauges on movable bridges and ferries, marine distribution cables, marine vessel electrical power plant systems and generators, limit switches, plunger switches, and electrical drive motors including 480 volt circuits.
• Performs movable bridge operation and is required to accept 24-hour call-outs.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Compensation

Electrician Specialist- $21.05/Hourly up to $37.88/Hourly

DOTD EMPLOYEES

Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact: Jared Chaumont

ADA of Operations

1-337-437-9132

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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