Electrician Specialist Leader

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electrician Specialist Leader at Louisiana DOTD oversees electricians, apprentices, and specialists in daily traffic signal work, reading plans, installing and maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with DOTD standards. The role involves planning, supervising, and inspecting tasks, plus coordinating emergencies to keep signals operating safely.

This is a promotional, departmental opportunity open to DOTD employees, with emphasis on leadership, safety, documentation, and timely

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.
• Leadership and coordination of a crew in electrical projects.
• Responds to traffic signal emergencies and maintains equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates crew activities by assigning and inspecting work, developing daily and weekly work plans, training lower-level employees, and directing the crew in the absence of the foreman.
• Installs, maintains, and modifies traffic signal systems by reading and interpreting plans, prints, and diagrams; installing electrical service equipment and signal components; verifying work meets current LADOTD standards and specifications; and maintaining proper traffic control in work zones.
• Manages work documentation, safety, and equipment by using work order processing software to document labor, materials, and equipment; ensuring appropriate PPE is used; securing tools and equipment; and coordinating required equipment maintenance.
• Responds to traffic signal emergencies by serving as a first responder to traffic signal knockdowns, conducting initial inspections, coordinating emergency response activities, and assisting with other emergency or disaster support activities as needed.

Education

Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade

Job description

Section 45 - Traffic Engineering and Services

45/91559/ESL/09.14.26-AS

**This is a departmental promotional opportunity open to DOTD employees only.**

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.

About This Position:

The Electrician Specialist Leader plays an important role in keeping Louisiana's traffic signal systems operating safely and reliably. This position provides hands-on leadership to electricians, electrician specialists, and apprentices while coordinating daily work, inspecting completed work, and ensuring projects meet DOTD standards. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team leader who is comfortable working independently, enjoys solving problems in the field, and takes pride in helping their crew complete quality work safely and efficiently. This position also responds to traffic signal emergencies and helps ensure the crew’s equipment, tools, and work practices are maintained to DOTD standards.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as also DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Job Duties:

• Leads and coordinates crew activities by assigning and inspecting work, developing daily and weekly work plans, training lower-level employees, and directing the crew in the absence of the foreman.
• Installs, maintains, and modifies traffic signal systems by reading and interpreting plans, prints, and diagrams; installing electrical service equipment and signal components; verifying work meets current LADOTD standards and specifications; and maintaining proper traffic control in work zones.
• Manages work documentation, safety, and equipment by using work order processing software to document labor, materials, and equipment; ensuring appropriate PPE is used; securing tools and equipment; and coordinating required equipment maintenance.
• Responds to traffic signal emergencies by serving as a first responder to traffic signal knockdowns, conducting initial inspections, coordinating emergency response activities, and assisting with other emergency or disaster support activities as needed.

One year 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.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: This is a promotional opportunity for DOTD Employees only.

Contact Information:

Nicholas Wilkinson

Transportation Operations Manager

225-241-3968

[e-mail]

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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

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