ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

State of Louisiana; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Holidays and leave

Job summary

Louisiana DOTD is hiring for an Electrical/ITS Technician to maintain and repair traffic signals and related equipment. The role involves programming controllers, inspecting equipment, and supporting project work with engineering staff.

Requires two years of relevant experience or training, FCC radio-telephone license where applicable, and CompTIA A+ certification with related experience. Salary is $24.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in maintenance or repair of electronic/electrical systems.
• Two years of experience or training in installation or repair of computer equipment or systems.
• Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification with one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance on traffic signals and ITS devices daily.
• Visually inspect equipment for safety defects and estimate repairs feasibility.
• Assist on traffic signal projects and manage inventory for emergency repairs.
• Program signal controllers and transfer timing databases with engineering support.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Computer equipment repair

CompTIA A+ Certification

Tools

FCC radio-telephone license

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 750

JOB NUMBER: 02/50678917/ELTEC/10.8.2026-JF

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 assist and maintains electrical maintenance activities to ensure roads are durable and safe for public travel.

We believe you could be the perfect fit for this role. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

• 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:
  • One year of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR
  • 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Performs maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance operations on traffic signals, computerized signal controllers, video cameras, other signal equipment and ITS devices as required on a daily basis. Uses knowledge to troubleshoot programming issues of computerized traffic signal controllers and equipment. Assists higher level technicians in shop on callouts and projects.
• Performs visual inspection of computerized traffic signal equipment, checking for safety defects and making estimates of repairs to determine if repairs are feasible.
• Provides assistance on traffic signal construction projects and participates in final inspections concerning equipment and system acceptance. Assist in maintaining an inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs
• Performs programming on computerized traffic signal controllers and equipment with assistance from engineering staff. Performs data transfer of traffic signal timing databases using laptop, tablet or palm pilot. Assists in maintaining signal timing database on computer and TSI database in file cabinet. Performs service and maintenance on vehicles assigned to gang.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty.
• Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
• Work Schedule: Work hours may vary.
• Compensation: $24.10/HR
• Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• A valid Louisiana Class “B” Permit or Commercial License is required before appointment.

Contact Information

Joseph Ferrand

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-437-3160

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

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

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others