ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

Grambling State University; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Electronic Technician to join District 08 team in Rapides Parish, Alexandria. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and inspecting computerized traffic control systems and flashing beacons, working with high voltage AC/DC circuits, and attending essential training courses.

Qualified candidates have two years of related experience or training or certification (CompTIA A+), plus possible substitution with

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in maintenance or repair of electronic/electrical systems.
• Experience substitution: six semester hours in electronics or CS can substitute for one year of experience.
• FCC radio-telephone license when working with radar or marine/aviation transmitting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electric/electronic schematics and mechanical layouts during diagnosis and repair of equipment.
• Make estimates of repairs to determine feasibility.
• Perform diagnosis and repairs on electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance operations on a periodic basis.
• Install, update, and expand components and systems to equipment and check for proper operation.
• May assist in check-out and installation and provide acceptance/rejection recommendations.

Skills

Electrical/electronic systems

Schematic interpretation

Documentation skills

High voltage safety

Education

CompTIA A+ Certification

Electronics or Computer Science coursework

Job description

District 08-UNIT 751 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50389963/ET/10.12.26-JC

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

At 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. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The overall function of this position is to function as a member of a team responsible for the maintenance, repair and inspection of computerized traffic control systems and flashing beacons within District 08. The employee shall possess a working knowledge of basic/practical maintenance, general and specialized safety regulations and policies. The employee will have to work with high voltage AC and DC circuits. The employee will also be required to attend training courses/classes deemed essential for performance of work.

This is a hands‑on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.

Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 751 and report to Electronic Technician Supervisor.

• Two years of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
• Two years of experience or training in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software); OR
• Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification plus one of the following:
• 1. One year of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
• 2. One year of experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
• Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio‑telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar.

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

Job Duties

Depending on assignment, Electronic Technician may:

• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
• Reads and interprets electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts during diagnosis and repair of equipment.
• Makes estimates of repairs to determine if feasible.
• Provides visual inspection of television equipment, checking for safety defects and repairing as required.
• Maintains an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.
• Performs diagnosis and repairs on electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance operations as required on a periodic basis.
• Assists in check‑out and installation of equipment and systems and recommends acceptance or rejection until corrections are made.
• Installs, updates, and expands components and systems to equipment and checks for proper operation.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details

Compensation:Electronic Technician – $ $ 50,128.00 Annually

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Chris Goatley
Electronic Technician Supervisor
318-561-5163
[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